Girlswear Designer 7 - 16
Target is moving forward with a renewed business joined by a team who are passionate, committed and with a drive for taking Target to the next level.
Summary about this job
Fashion & Textile Design
Company: Target Australia Pty Ltd
Location: Melbourne
Work type: Full Time
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Phone: +61-8-4076-5236
Fax: +61-2-7498-9030
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Detail information about job Girlswear Designer 7 - 16. Terms and conditions vacancy
- Challenge yourself in this fast paced, fun environment
- An opportunity to be bold and innovative in your approach
- Fantastic career development within a large team
Target is here for millions of Australians every day. We are a business with a rich history and an exciting future in retail, 90 years strong and still passionate about making fashion, style & quality affordable for the whole family.
It’s an exciting time to join our iconic retail brand, Target is on a renewed journey and working as part of the Wesfarmers family this is your chance to join a business that is moving forward.
We are seeking an experienced Girlswear Designer 7 – 16 to join our Childrenswear Team based in our Store Support Office in North Geelong. Later this year we will be moving to a brand new purpose built facility in Williams Landing in Melbourne with flexible support in the interim to work between Geelong and Melbourne hot desk offices.
About our Role
Reporting to the Design Manager, this key focus of this position is to work collaboratively with key stakeholders to design and develop Girlswear 7 – 16 ranges that are commercial and representative of key trends to drive sales and profitability, in line with Target’s values.
Other key responsibilities may include:
- Work collaboratively with key stakeholders to establish the appropriate balance of fashion, basics and quality to drive volume growth in EDLP model within agreed option plan
- Work collaboratively with the Buyer on Product Development and Range Management, in line with the Buyer’s brief that captures trend direction and customer requirements, ensuring that ensuring Designs do not breach IP and Copyright
- Manage the Design process to meet critical path deadlines and launch dates
- Continuously provide commercial and inspiring designs and concepts
- Manage the product development process from beginning through to handover to the Buyer through GBSS
Skills, Knowledge & Experience
The ideal candidate will have tertiary qualifications in Design, Fashion, Textiles or Industrial Design with strong working experience in designing in a fast paced preferably retail environment. Demonstrated success in designing ranges that are commercial is essential as is experience in using Adobe Creative Suite, Photoshop, and Illustrator along with the ability to commercially interpret trends and the ability to build strong working relationships to achieve objectives.
Fabulous Rewards:
- Exclusive Team member discounts at Target and other Wesfarmers Limited businesses such as Kmart, Coles & Officeworks
- Option to support various charities or actively participate in community initiatives or sponsorship
- Variety of financial, wellness and corporate partner discount programs
- Opportunity for eligible employees to salary sacrifice Wesfarmers shares
- Novated and Operating Lease option available for eligible employees
- Opportunity for eligible employees to take paid parental leave
Target values diversity and we pride ourselves on representing the diverse and multicultural communities of which we are a part.
Agencies will only be engaged if required. Please do not contact us or send applicants to us unless requested to by the Recruitment Team.