AddressAbout Brand Collective:
Brand Collective is one of Australia's most prominent apparel, footwear & sport groups, operating our omnichannel offer across 300+ stores with over 3,000 team members, a comprehensive online business and an extensive wholesale network. Our portfolio ranges from iconic heritage to timeless contemporary, from street culture to considered craftsmanship, and from private label to international luxury fashion brands. We bring brands to life!
The opportunity:
The Junior Designer will play a key role in the design, development, administration and production of footwear and accessories products for our company. This individual will collaborate closely with the design team to create innovative and marketable designs that meet brand standards and customer needs. The Junior Designer will assist in all aspects of the design process, from initial concept development and sketching to prototyping and final product approvals and administration.
Key duties and responsibilities:
- Assist in the development of footwear and accessories design from concept to production, ensuring that designs meet brand aesthetic, performance, and quality standards.
- Collaborate with the design/product team to research market trends, consumer preferences, and competitor products to identify new design opportunities.
- Create technical drawings of footwear designs using Adobe Creative Suite or similar software.
- Work closely with cross-functional teams, including suppliers, production, account management and marketing, to ensure design concepts are executed successfully.
- Assist in the development and refinement of prototype samples, providing feedback and making design adjustments as needed.
- Conduct fit and wear testing on prototype samples, gathering feedback and making necessary modifications to ensure optimal fit, comfort, and performance.
- Support the Product team in preparing and maintaining design presentations, range boards, and other visual materials for internal and external meetings.
- Refer to and update the business-critical path to ensure deadlines are on track.
- Create production / tech packs for each style designed ensuring that the design details are clearly communicated and accurate.
- Maintain and manage the 3-Clicks production Milestone report.
- Support the Design team with administrative functions such as sample management and tracking, managing production materials including measurement spec, commerce markings, ticketing, APN generation and packing instructions.
- Maintain and update files to customer and licensor requirements.
- Collaborate with team members within and across the business to achieve goals and ensure team success.
- Ensure a solid understanding of the commercial process and building product to cost.
- Ensure designs work within financial parameters and achieve margin requirements.
- Understanding of post seasonal analysis.
The skills and experience you offer us:
- Bachelor's degree in Footwear Design, Industrial Design, Fashion Design, or related field.
- Previous experience or internship in footwear design is preferred.
- Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop) and Microsoft Office Suite.
- Strong sketching and rendering skills, with the ability to communicate design ideas visually.
The perks we offer you:
- Pet friendly workspace - yes, you can bring your dog to work!
- Generous discounts for you and your family across Brand Collective's stable of brands! That’s 50% off Reebok, Superdry, Hush Puppies, Clarks, Elka Collective and many more
- Invitations to exclusive sample sales
- Paid parental leave, volunteer leave, purchased leave program (ability to purchase an additional two weeks of leave per year, based on eligibility)
- Novated Leasing
- Reward and recognition program as well as generous service awards
- Recruitment referral incentives for permanent positions
- Learning and development – we want you to grow and get the most out of your role!
- Employee Assistance Program with free access to Mental Health Professionals for when times are tough
At Brand Collective our customers come from all walks of life, and so do we! We value diversity and inclusion in all forms, thus hire based on capability and performance. If you feel like your skills align with the role and company culture, apply with your current CV and Cover Letter. For bonus points, tell us why this role excites you in an optional video cover letter.
Brand Collective is officially recognised as a Great Place to Work!
