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Designer - 6 Month Max Term Contract

Hatch

Hatch

Design
Sydney, NSW, Australia
Posted on Jul 24, 2025
This is a Designer - 6 Month Max Term Contract role with THE ICONIC based in Sydney, NSW, AU

== THE ICONIC ==

Role Seniority - junior, mid level

More about the Designer - 6 Month Max Term Contract role at THE ICONIC

Since 2011, THE ICONIC has redefined the future of retail in Australia and New Zealand. As the #1 fashion e-commerce & lifestyle destination in the region, our e-commerce platforms provide an inspiring and seamless end-to-end customer experience through our own technology innovations.

We are currently looking for a Fashion Designer/Product Developer to join our Own Brand Design Team on a 6 month Max Term Contract. Reporting into our Own Brand Design Manager, this role is essential in driving the conception and development of all product in your brand by always driving innovation & creativity with a customer centric focus. This role is an excellent opportunity for a creative but commercially minded Fashion Designer who can translate trends into unique, contemporary designs.

About The Role

  • Lead the design direction and a create captivating collection in line with your brand/brands from start to finish.
  • Maintain a close link with manufacturers to ensure seamless handover of developments, making sure all tech packs submitted are accurate, completed and submitted in line with company timelines.
  • Communicate regularly with the Design Team to ensure any critical design issues or developments are highlighted and resolved when required
  • Select, develop, and source fabrications, colours, trims etc. in line with company standards
  • Attends fit sessions and uses technical ability to ensure best fit is achieved and approve final samples with GT
  • Approve all details of final product in line with original design brief
  • Understands the manufacturing structure of the supplier’s business in order to recognise cost & manufacturing opportunities for every design submitted
  • Participating in range planning meetings to ensure the range is balanced in styling, colour and fabrications.
  • Understand and drive company wide strategies and Objectives and Key Results

What It Takes

  • Minimum of 2-3 years of experience in Junior Designer/Designer role
  • Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
  • Strong trend forecasting skills with a commercial eye for fashion
  • Ability to time manage work load in a fast-paced environment and prioritise tasks effectively
  • Proficient in illustrator and photoshop would be advantageous
  • Knowledge of industry regulations and compliance requirements.

Before we jump into the responsibilities of the role. No matter what you come in knowing, you’ll be learning new things all the time and the THE ICONIC team will be there to support your growth.

🟢 Please consider applying even if you don't meet 100% of what’s outlined 🟢

Key Responsibilities

  • 🎨 Leading design direction
  • 🔗 Maintaining manufacturer links
  • 📊 Participating in range planning

Key Strengths

  • 👗 Fashion design
  • 🗣️ Communication skills
  • 🔍 Trend forecasting
  • 🖌️ Illustrator and Photoshop proficiency
  • ⏰ Time management
  • 📜 Knowledge of industry regulations

Why THE ICONIC is partnering with Hatch on this role. Hatch exists to level the playing field for people as they discover a career that’s right for them. So when you apply you have the chance to show more than just your resume.

A Final Note: This is a role with THE ICONIC not with Hatch.