Design Assistant-Childrenswear

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Target Australia is hiring a Design Assistant to support the Children’s Wear team in Chadstone, full time onsite. The role blends hands on design support with trend work, range planning and technical tasks such as tech packs, fabric and trim sourcing, fittings and supplier liaison to keep the critical path on track. You’ll need a design qualification and 2+ years in graphic design or surface pattern within retail, plus strong Illustrator, CAD and Lab Dip skills and a keen eye for detail. To apply, tailor your portfolio to kids wear, demonstrate collaboration with suppliers and designers, and show you can thrive in a fast paced, retail onsite environment.

Who are we?

At Target, we deliver quality products at prices the whole family will love for longer. We’re home to quality pieces, made for you and your life.

With our iconic logo, we are one of the most renowned Australian retail brands and for almost 100 years, we have held a special place in the hearts and minds of Australian families.

We’re immensely proud of our history and are looking for people to join us who are as excited by our future as we are.

What will you do?

As the Design Assistant, your primary responsibility is to work collaboratively with the designer and design team to assist with day to day roles and responsibilities. This role supports the designers to focus on driving the handwriting, taste levels and product desirability of the department to exceed customer expectations and grow incremental sales.

Responsibilities include, but not limited:

General Design Support

• Liaise with suppliers on all aspects of product development to ensure on-time delivery and quality standards
• Follow up and assist with approvals and sample submissions from suppliers
• Attend all fittings with Designer, creation on ongoing processes and collaborate with multiple stakeholders
• Work closely with the design team to develop new and exciting styles for the range
• Communicate regularly on any production issues/shortfalls throughout all stages of the process
  ensuring we are minimising any impact to the critical path

Trends

• Contribute to trend research and collate/pull together trend boards
• Assist with designer all trend related activities and tasks i.e. Colour palettes, samples.

Ranging

• Support the Designer with range board creation and upkeep and assist with range board release to suppliers
• Work with designer to coordinate the sourcing of fabrics and trims in line with the design brief
• Ongoing update management to option plan

Technical

• Support with technical drawings and must be proficient in Adobe illustrator and CAD
• Assist with style briefs, tech packs and creative briefs
• Liaise with the designer to receive and comment on fabric qualities, lab dips, prints, trims etc. within
  the required production time allocated for the approval process

What are we looking for?

The ideal candidates will have a tertiary qualification in Tertiary Design Degree or Diploma with at least 2+ years’ experience in Graphic Design, Surface Pattern, Illustration Design or similar, in a specialty retail environment.  

You will have the following knowledge, skills and qualifications:

• Proficient in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, CAD and LAB dips including Microsoft Suite
• Ability to complete tech packs and creating accurate technical specification drawings    
• Knowledge of construction and technical skills related to the area of product development
• Understanding Critical Path and work to milestones
• Creative and exceptional eye for design and detail
• Ability to work in a fast paced, changing environment   

Benefits we’ll offer:

• Flexible hybrid working options through our Flex Where, Flex When, Flex Well policy.
• Access to our team member discount program which can be used across our company network, including Target, Kmart, Bunnings, and Officeworks.
• A free OnePass membership offering free delivery across Target and Kmart on eligible product.
• Access to our 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 there is opportunity for eligible team members to participate in a bonus program.
• Free onsite parking when you’re required to come into the office.
• We offer inclusive parental leave and ongoing support through 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.
• Kudos recognition program, where you are nominated by your peers to spin a wheel, to win a stack of cool prizes.
• Wesfarmers is Kmart and Target’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.

A place you can belong 

We celebrate the rich diversity of the communities in which we operate. We 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, and strive to ensure our recruitment process is accessible and welcoming, with applications encouraged from all candidates.

We encourage you to tell us about any workplace adjustments that you would like by emailing [email protected].
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