Womenswear Designer - - 12Mth Ftc

Brighter Futures Start HereWe are an inclusive team who power two of the most iconic and loved brands, Kmart and Target. We have more than 50,000 passionate individuals across our stores, distribution centres, and offices around the globe.With our brands touching the lives of almost two million customers every week, you'll feel the impact of the work you'll do every day. Join our team in our unwavering promise to make everyday living brighter by providing great value products at the best prices for Australian and New Zealand families.As a leader in the retail market, we're optimistic about our future and yours. We're changing at a rapid rate, giving you challenging work that you'll be proud of.Join the teamLooking for an exciting design role that will really add value? This is the role for you! Make your mark as our new Designer in our amazing Womenswear team!At Kmart, we're proud to create fantastic product that makes everyday living brighter for our customers. Our Womenswear category is growing, and we are looking for a passionate and experienced Designer to join us on this exciting journey!This is such a great opportunity to shape and design desirable and on-trend product that really has impact!Please note this is a 12 month fixed term contract.What you'll be doingReporting to the Design Manager, you will be responsible for the research, development and design of product within our Women's apparel range. You will deliver trend steers, work on fabric and material insights and be able to deliver on tech packs to make everyday living brighter for our customers.Some of the key responsibilities are (but not limited to):

• Trend forecasting & identifying new product opportunities
• Product design & Development
• Leadership - constantly strive to improve product, process and culture
• Building relationship & influence key stakeholders

To be successful in this role:We are seeking a creative and driven Designer who has experience in Women's apparel. You love delivering product, customers are always front of mind and building and managing relationships with a variety of key stakeholders is one of your strengths.We'd also love you to have:

• Proven experience in a fashion design role within Women's apparel
• Strong ability to forecast and implement a commercial and broad appeal trend
• High proficiency in Illustrator and Photoshop
• Ability to deliver complex tech packs for products that have a higher degree of complexity
• Excellent time management and organisational skills
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Confident & articulate presentation skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Experience with 3D Design software highly regarded but not essential

If this sounds like you - apply now! Please note - that all applications must have a portfolio of relevant design work attached to be considered.Benefits we'll offer you:

• Flexible hybrid working options through our Flex Where, Flex When, Flex Well policy, spending 60% of your week in our National Office
• A team member discount card that gives you a discount at Kmart, Target, Bunnings, and Officeworks
• A free OnePass membership offering free delivery across Kmart, Target & Catch on eligible products
• Access to the Kmart for You benefits program which entitles you to exclusive discounts and benefits in the areas of entertainment, travel, lifestyle, and health - with over 60 suppliers!
• We want you to feel rewarded for your commitment and hard work that's why everyone gets the opportunity to participate in a bonus program
• Free onsite parking when you're required to come into the office
• We offer inclusive parental leave, a family room and ongoing support offered though our partnership with Circle In for team members of all backgrounds and family circumstances
• A dynamic learning and support program
• Opportunity to fast track your career through our Mentor Program as a Mentee or Mentor
• In-house café that serves breakfast, lunch and includes a collaborative space to work in
• A reflection room that can be used for prayer, meditation, or time for you
• A Kudos recognition program, where you are nominated by your peers to spin a wheel, to win a stack of cool prizes
• Regular product sample sales with loads of discounted items to purchase
• Wesfarmers is Kmart's parent company and each year eligible employees can elect to purchase shares through a salary sacrifice arrangement
• Great career opportunities across the broader Wesfarmers Group

We're here to make everyday living brighterFrom humble beginnings in Burwood East, Victoria, in 1969, we're now an essential part of 300 communities, and proud of it! From bedding to apparel to kitchenware and beyond. We're designing and creating the products people reach for every day. In-store, online, or Click & Collect - getting the products we love into the hands of happy customers is what we aim to do best. From the remote outback to coastal towns and big cities, and everywhere in-between. We're progressive in our pursuit to create seamless customer journeys for satisfied shoppers.A place you can belongAt Kmart, we celebrate the rich diversity of the communities in which we operate and are committed to creating inclusive and safe environments where all our team members can contribute and succeed. We believe that all team members should feel valued, respected and safe irrespective of your gender, ethnicity, indigeneity, religious beliefs, education, age, disability, family responsibilities, sexual orientation and gender identity and we encourage applications from all candidates.We believe that everyone should have the opportunity to be their best, when applying for a role or working at Kmart. We encourage you to tell us about any workplace adjustments that you would like, by emailingIf you would like to explore a career with Kmart and this sounds like the perfect role for you - apply now!We are a 2024 Circle Back Initiative Employer - we commit to respond to every applicant.#LI-Hybrid