Company

Seed HeritageSee more

addressAddressMelbourne, VIC
type Form of workPermanent
CategoryEducation

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Designer/Buyer - Children's Accessories to join a dynamic team at Seed Heritage.
Reporting to the Buying Manager – Children's Accessories, this role is responsible for the sourcing, development and ranging of children’s accessories categories. This includes liaising with external suppliers, sourcing products from overseas suppliers and conducting seasonal buys.

THE ROLE:
  • Identify key trends, items, colors, and styles for the season, applying them strategically to our Children's Accessories range.
  • Collaborate with the Planner & Buying Manager to source, sketch, and quantify the accessories collection across all classes, ensuring a balanced product mix.
  • Sketch all designs in Illustrator, prepare tech packs for handover, and ensure they meet our quality and styling standards.
  • Communicate and liaise with factories, suppliers, and agents to develop and produce required products.
  • Work with the Buying Manager to identify growth opportunities, maximise in-season sales, and reorder bestsellers as needed.
  • Maintain a strong awareness of competitors and market trends to reinforce our brand position.
  • Collaborate with the Planner & Buying Manager to achieve sales budgets, gross profit margin targets, and manage monthly and seasonal spends.
  • Negotiate with factories, suppliers, and agents to achieve the best possible costs and meet first margin targets.
  • Work within sample budgets, minimise expenditures, and ensure a full set of samples is handed over to the Marketing Department promptly.
  • Analyse weekly sales reports, conduct end-of-season reviews, and work with the visual merchandising team to present monthly ranges.
THE IDEAL CANDIDATE:
  • Proven experience as an Accessories Buyer in the fashion industry.
  • Strong knowledge of fashion trends, product development, and the accessories market.
  • Proficiency in Illustrator and tech pack development.
  • Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
  • Results-driven with a focus on achieving sales and margin targets.
  • Ability to work collaboratively within a dynamic team.
  • Open to working 5 days on-site in our St Kilda office.
WHY JOIN THE SEED HERITAGE TEAM?
  • Up to 50% off new season Seed Heritage product
  • Generous discounts across all Brandbank Brands!
  • Supportive team culture and environment
  • Opportunity to work for an iconic Australian retailer
  • Employee Referral Program – be rewarded for referring great new people to our team

Seed Heritage seeks to provide an unparalleled shopping experience and brand aesthetic, comprising of beautifully designed apparel, accessories and footwear for women, men, teen, child and baby.
We now reach a global audience, boasting more than 280 stores in destinations including New Zealand, Hong Kong and Singapore.
If you're ready to take your career in accessories buying to the next level and contribute to a dynamic and innovative brand, we'd love to hear from you! APPLY NOW!
Click the link below to explore more!
https://www.seedheritage.com/careers
ABOUT BRANDBANK GROUP:
Brandbank was founded on bold creative thinking. We exist to ensure that the entire experience of a brand is brilliantly designed and beautifully connected, and the customer is at the heart of everything we do. Our growing business is built on a house of carefully curated brands, each chosen for a specific reason to deliver rich connections to our customers. Brandbank Group consists of Seed Heritage, Unison, Allkinds, Commonry, kikki.K & Fine-Day.
Refer code: 1315698. Seed Heritage - The previous day - 2024-01-24 04:53

Seed Heritage

Melbourne, VIC
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