AddressSummary
We’re looking for a motivated and energetic Junior Designer to join our Product team based at our Head office in South Geelong. Reporting directly to our Product Manager, the primary objective of our Junior Designer is to design, develop and create new footwear and accessories, or modify existing designs to suit current trends from concept to completion. You will support the product development of your assigned accounts/categories and work with our Product Manager and Product Developer to ensure we meet the desired outcomes. You have a passion for Footwear, a thirst to learn and are ready to create innovative, comfortable and Enduring designs.
An ideas person, known for your initiative and intelligence, you will champion new ideas within our global business.
About EMU Australia
EMU Australia is an Australian, privately-owned company, head-quartered in Geelong, Australia.
EMU Australia is an iconic Australian brand. We design, produce and sell the finest premium sheepskin footwear, and we’re loved around the world for our natural, sustainable products.
About the Role
This onsite role is located at our Geelong, VIC head office, working as part of a high-performing and fast paced Product & Design team.
This role presents an exceptional opportunity to kickstart your career, consistently engaging in challenges that push your creative boundaries.
About You
- Experience in Adobe Creative Suite, with the ability to work with Illustrator files and to do basic image retouching in Photoshop.
- Work experience is not necessary but your portfolio should show strong design problem-solving skills and the ability to adapt.
- Excellent time-management skills and a strong can-do attitude
- Proactive mindset with high level of autonomy and agility to work within a team.
- Great at recognising fashion trends and being able to translate into creative designs
- Thrive in a fast-paced environment
- Work independently, multitask and demonstrate initiative
- Exceptional communication skills and the ability to present designs to management and in front of a crowd
- An ability to take direction and feedback, demonstrating a passion to learn and grow.
- Great attention to detail
- Ability to plan and organise
- Achieve objectives and accept accountability for results
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Key Duties & Responsibilities
- Design & Development of seasonal ranges and SMU's, sketching styles and selecting suitable materials
- Trend and seasonal forecasting
- Create production/tech packs
- Monitor product approvals including fits samples, quality swatches, lab dips, prints, trims, accessories and fabric qualities
- Coordinating sourcing of fabrics and trims related to products designed
- Liaise with factories and internal parties regarding problem solving and design approvals
- Liaise with the Product Developer on fit and styling throughout production process
- Preparing range presentations
- Assist with meeting preparations
- Present at EMU Australia conferences
- Work collaboratively with other members of the Product team but take responsibility for all set tasks
- Provide support for the Product team, with other tasks, as required
