As Australia’s largest education retailer with over 110 locations, School Locker provides education resources to Schools and student communities of all ages. Our customers range from Australia's most prestigious universities to the tiniest primary schools, reinforcing our core principle to help all students unlock their potential.
In addition to our core offering of retail supply of school uniforms and student resources, School Locker is an Apple authorised service provider to the education industry, and is the exclusive education licensee for New Balance Team Sports apparel and merchandise.
About the role
We are looking for a Design Assistant (school apparel and teamwear) to join our Design and Product team in our Head Office at Eight Mile Plains.
Seeking a committed designer with a passion and understanding for construction & design.
The role is a unique balance of creative design and production coordination. If you are the type of person who is serious about building a career in the fashion industry and keen to hit the ground running, this role will provide opportunities to learn new skills on the job.
The successful candidate will be responsible for managing sample coordination & technical specs with our partner factories.
Position Attributes:
· High attention to detail with a flair for design
· Passion and understanding for apparel construction & design
· Proactive, driven and highly organised
· Someone looking to grow professionally in the industry
Responsibilities:
· Tech Pack preparation
· Technical illustrations
· Sampling, fit, and Quality Control assistance
· General creative assistance
· Coordination & communication with our factories on all of the above
· Any other tasks or projects as assigned by the Head of Design
Skills and Experience:
· Experience creating garment specs
· Competent in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign and Photoshop
· Well trained design aesthetic
· Knowledge of apparel construction
· Excellent written and verbal communication skills
· Background diploma or degree in fashion design and/or relevant industry experience
· Proficient skills in Microsoft Word and Excel
· Strong attention to detail and accuracy