Designer - Basque

Job no: 941573
Work type: Permanent / Full time
Location: Support Office - Docklands

From humble beginnings in downtown Bendigo to supporting Australian communities far and wide - Myer has always been a special place, transcending beyond just a place to work.

Myer is a place for finding life-long friendships, a safe space with a big heart. Here, you’re encouraged to be yourself, share your ideas and are entrusted to deliver your very best. Some might even say it feels like being “right at home”

As a Designer with Myer, you will play a pivotal role in executing the Myer Exclusive Brands product strategy, specifically for our Basque Brand in Womenswear - in alignment with the Myer merchandise strategy, by creating and executing the design direction for aligned brands.

• Full time, permanent opportunity
• Ongoing training and development for your career progression
• Flexible work arrangements, with hybrid role between office and WFH

Please note, you will be required to submit a low-resolution folio of your work as part of your application to be considered for this role.

About the Opportunity:

• Complete trend research with a commercial, customer facing lens.
• Responsible for designing product from concept phase, through to production with constant product elevation a focus.
• Design experience with creating commercial women’s wear with “smart” handwriting, including tailoring experience.
• Work to deliver our brand vision through the creation of original artwork through the use of CAD & illustration along with accurate design packs with specifications.
• Develop product that is aligned to the MEB brand DNAs in collaboration with the buying team.
• Create design direction for the brand, including mood boards, colour stories and print research that are aligned to the brand DNA.
• Create a distinct handwriting and design aesthetic for the brand, including constant evolution and development.
• Design and develop new styles to inject into the product range, including sourcing new fabrics and trims. Create “design packs” for styles that can be handed to garment vendors and sourcing partners to convey development requirements for seasonal style development.
• Administration of range boards, flow boards and updated visuals for range review meetings.
• Graphic design skills preferable. Prepare technical specifications of your print artwork designs that are suitable for production including briefing the placement, size, colouration, and type of printing methodology.
• Work with buyers on elevating product via sourcing opportunities to push the brands handwriting forward develop appropriate qualities, sampling and pricing.

Your Background:

• Tertiary education in design or equivalent industry experience related to the design role.
• 6+ years’ experience in a design or product development role or retail equivalent.
• Experience designing for the smart market segment in womenswear is a requirement.
• Experience working for a medium size retailer a benefit.
• Advanced understanding of the market, customer segmentation, trends, and competitive landscape.
• Proven ability to interpret international trends for Australian market and communicate these effectively.
• Strong understanding of construction methods and garment finishing, and strong knowledge of fabric finishes, treatments, washes, weights, and fabric properties.
• High proficiency using Adobe Illustrator, InDesign and Photoshop.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Applications.
• Retail, financial and business acumen.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced team environment, working closely with the buying team, QA and sourcing team.
• Strong time management skills with the ability to work to deadlines and manage multiple priorities.

Benefits to you:

• Generous team member discounts on all Myer products
• Flexible work arrangements, with hybrid role between office and WFH
• Ongoing training and development for your career progression
• Volunteer, parental and lifestyle leave available
• The opportunity to be a part of and contribute to the Myer growth strategy

Here, you’re not only an employee. You’re a valued Team Member with real dreams that we want to help you chase, no matter how big or small. At Myer, we’re all about making your work life meaningful. We want you to experience life’s special moments fully, which is why we take pride in offering balance and flexible options to get you to where you want to be.

Wherever you are and wherever you’re going, we’ll meet you there and get you to your destination. With your enthusiasm and our support, we’re fully committed to helping you thrive and flourish. The future lies in your hands.

Welcome home!

Aust. Working Rights: To be eligible to apply for this job, you must have Australian working rights. For further information contact the Australian Department of Immigration.

Equal Opp. Employer: We pride ourselves on the diversity of the people who work at Myer, representing the community in which we serve.

Agency note: Myer Pty Ltd does not accept unsolicited resumes/candidate profiles from external agencies or suppliers via any method. Any candidates submitted in an unsolicited manner, will be considered a direct candidate application to Myer and no fee will be payable.

Applications close: 07 Apr 2024 AUS Eastern Standard Time