Accessories Designer Country Road (Melbourne)

Key Accountabilities
- Collate and present trend research and inspiration to Design Manager
- Research and present Trend Direction seasonally to key stakeholders
- Design a product range aligned to the brand strategy
- Complete thorough specifications for PD&S;, including technical and construction specifications
- Provide comments on all raw materials to PD&S; team (including lab dips, strike off and trims)
- Manage prototype reviews and collate comments to ensure product design and quality standards are achieved, partnering with PD&S; team to achieve cost and margin targets
- Communicate product design changes to relevant stakeholders to mitigate design concerns, potential delays and/or price variations
- Evaluate range performance by assessing weekly sales reports and attending trade meetings, taking learnings into future actions
- Ensure range is aligned where appropriate to Women’s apparel and Home divisions Qualifications
- Previous design experience
- Strong technical design, fit and sketching skills
- Diploma or degree qualification in Fashion Design or related field
- Intermediate to advanced skills in Illustrator and Photoshop
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Robust stakeholder management skills Benefits
- Generous employee discounts across Country Road, Mimco, Trenery, Witchery & POLITIX brands
- One additional day of leave for your birthday
- Supportive, flexible and engaging environment that encourages personal and career development
- Commitment to sustainable practices About Us The Country Road Group is one of Australasia’s largest fashion retail groups, comprising of iconic brands such as Country Road, POLITIX, Trenery, Witchery, and MIMCO. Our values emphasize customer obsession, collaboration, inspiration, responsibility, and quality. Country Road Group is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. #J-18808-Ljbffr Apply on Kit Job: kitjobau.com/job/3rs0uw