AddressThe role
An exciting new role for Country Road Home due to the continued growth/success of the brand. You will support the research, design and development of home packaging including 365 packaging, events, bath & body and scent; working collaboratively with Design, Planning and PD&S and Brand Creative.
Key responsibilities
- Design specialised home product packaging aligned to the Brand strategy set by the Head of Design, and aligned to the option plan, price points, margin targets and trade insights
- Conceptualise and sketch specialised packaging ranges. Develop and maintenance of all specialised packaging range documents
- Complete thorough product packaging briefing specifications for PD&S team (including technical and construction specifications)
- Provide comments on all raw materials to PD&S team (including lab dips, strike-off and trims)
- Contribute to packaging sample feedback to ensure design, functionality and quality standards are achieved, partnering with PD&S team to achieve cost and margin targets
- Communicate product packaging changes to relevant stakeholders to mitigate any design concerns, potential delays and/or price changes
- Present packaging concepts to key stakeholders throughout the design and development process
- Assess weekly sales reports and attend trade meetings, taking learnings into future actions
- Maintain relationships with key stakeholders/vendors to ensure design vision is achieved
- Partner with PD&S team on potential new packaging requirements, providing advance notice to enable PD&S to source new vendors and optimise contract negotiations to meet Brand requirements
The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate
- Previous experience in a Packaging Design role.
- Experience working with local and off-shore vendors.
- Proven track record of designing & developing commercially successful product ranges.
- Skilled in Adobe Suite and Microsoft Suite
- Excellent communicator with the ability to multi-task & work effectively within a team.
- Proven ability to work collaboratively within a busy team environment
- Knowledge and interest in the design community with creative flair and a passion for design
Why work for us?
- A competitive remuneration package, including annual performance incentives
- Generous employee discounts across Country Road Group brands
- An additional day of leave for your birthday
- Hybrid working arrangements in office and from home that provide appropriate work/life balance
- Seasonal clothing allowance across the Country Road Group portfolio of brands
- Opportunities to support community partnerships across our Corporate Social Responsibility program
- Be a member of a company committed to sustainable practices
- Ongoing training and development to pursue individual ambitions
About Us
Country Road inspires modern Australian living every day. An icon since 1974, the brand is famous for its effortless style and quality designs that are made to last.
Recognised as a leading responsible retailer, Country Road is proud to support local partnerships with Australian farmers, manufacturers, and First Nations communities.
The brand is renowned for championing industry-leading initiatives and was the first Australian fashion retailer to partner with Oritain to scientifically verify fibre origin, the Green Building Council to target best practice store design and the Good Cashmere Standard® by AbTF to support responsible cashmere production.
Country Road is committed to embedding sustainability into its business by improving traceability through its supply chain, working with suppliers that uphold high environmental standards and maintaining responsible sourcing strategies for key raw materials.
From its products to its partnerships and stores, the brand looks to drive positive change so you can feel proud of every Country Road purchase you take home.
Country Road Group is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at time of application to assist you through the recruitment process.
Country Road Group prefers to manage all sourcing directly, please submit your applications to this role if you are interested. Please note introductions via agency will not be accepted.
