This is a Designer - 6 Month Max Term Contract role with a leading fashion marketplace based in Sydney, NSW, AU

About Us

Since 2011, we've 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.

Life With Us

🌟 Flex Your Way – Hybrid working options so you can slay your day wherever works best for you!

🧠 Learning Collective – From learning days to hackathons, we’re all about leveling up our skills together!

👨 👩 👧 👦 Parents – Parental leave and an extra day off for your Child's first day at school, because those moments matter.

🎂 Birthday Bliss – Celebrate YOU with a paid day off and a voucher to spoil yourself!

🛍️ Style Game Strong – Our staff discounts and exclusive sample sales will keep your wardrobe on point at all times

💪 Wellness – Access to discounted gym memberships and wellbeing programs because a healthy you is a happy you!

💛 People First – We’ve got your back (and your family's!) with our Employee Assistance Program.

🌍 Do Good, Feel Good – Give back through volunteer days with our Charity Partner, Thread Together, and make a difference in society and the environment.

👯 ♀️ Refer a Friend, Reap the Rewards – Score big with our referral program when your recommended friends join the crew!

🟢 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
• 📜 Knowledge of industry regulations
• ⏰ Time management

Why this company 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 our client, not with Hatch.