Design Assistant FTC Apparel

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We are an inclusive team who power two of the most iconic and loved brands, Kmart and Target. We have more than 50,000 passionate individuals across our stores, distribution centres, and offices around the globe.

With our brands touching the lives of almost two million customers every week, you’ll feel the impact of the work you’ll do every day. As a leader in the retail market, we’re optimistic about our future and yours. We’re changing at a rapid rate, giving you challenging work that you’ll be proud of.

Join the team

We have a brilliant opportunity for a motivated Design Assistant 12 mth FTC to join our professional and high performing Apparel Design Team. The role offers a great office culture and a happy supportive working environment plus, there's loads of opportunity to make your mark in the development and design of garments. This role is suited to someone who really loves both the creative and the technical side to design and development. We're looking for a long-term talented employee who really wants to play a key role & if career progression is what you’re after, then we’ve got you!

This is an great development opportunity suited to someone at the beginning of their design career who is eager to learn, highly enthusiastic, and motivated by long-term growth and a pathway into a Designer role.

What you'll be doing

As the Design Assistant you will:

• Work collaboratively with the Senior Designer and broader design team.
• Working on technical sketches for tech packs
• Set up & maintain range pages.
• Assist with fitting samples & attending fit sessions
• Assist in the selection of fabrics, trims and accessories
• Undertake seasonal trend research
• Collating research into edited presentations
• Assisting with administrative duties & other design related tasks
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn and high energy, enthusiasm, and drive
• Proactive and supportive approach with strong organisational and communication skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, large-scale retail environment
• Desire for growth and development within the business

To be successful in this team you will have:

• Fashion Design, Textile Design, Graphic Design qualification or similar
• Proficient in Adobe Suite, specifically Illustrator and Photoshop
• Ability to create accurate technical specification drawings or the ability to learn on the job quickly
• Knowledge of construction and technical skills related to the area of product development
• Confident with Microsoft suite
• Good communication skills and the ability to build relationships quickly with key stakeholders
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple tasks
• Ability to organise self and work to tight deadlines
• Experience within a retail apparel business is highly advantageous

Benefits we’ll offer you:

• Flexible hybrid working options through our Flex Where, Flex When, Flex Well policy.
• A team member discount card that gives you a discount at Kmart, Target, Officeworks and Bunnings
• Access to the Brighter Benefits program which entitles you to exclusive discounts and benefits in the areas of entertainment, travel, lifestyle, and health – with over 60 suppliers!
• We want you to feel rewarded for your commitment and hard work that's why eligible team members get the opportunity to participate in a bonus program
• We offer inclusive parental leave, and ongoing support offered through our partnership with Circle In for team members of all backgrounds and family circumstances
• A dynamic learning and support program
• Opportunity to fast track your career through our Mentor Program as a Mentee or Mentor
• A Kudos recognition program, where you are nominated by your peers to spin a wheel, to win a stack of cool prizes
• Great career opportunities across the broader Wesfarmers Group

We celebrate the rich diversity of the communities in which we operate. We are committed to creating inclusive and safe environments where all our team members can contribute and succeed. We believe that all team members should feel valued, respected and safe, and strive to ensure our recruitment process is accessible and welcoming, with applications encouraged from all candidates.

We encourage you to tell us about any workplace adjustments that you would like, by emailing [email protected].

If you would like to explore a career with Kmart and this sounds like the perfect role for you – apply now!

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