Designer - Own Brand
The Iconic · Sydney
Since 2011, THE ICONIC has redefined the future of retail in Australia and New Zealand. As the #1 fashion e-commerce & lifestyle destination in the region, our e-commerce platforms provide an inspiring and seamless end-to-end customer experience through our own technology innovations.
We are currently looking for a Designer to join our own brand Design Team. Reporting into our Own Brand Design Manager, this role is essential in driving the conception and development of all product in your brand by always driving innovation & creativity with a customer centric focus. This role is an excellent opportunity for a creative but commercially minded Designer who can translate trends into unique, contemporary designs.
About the role:
- Lead the design direction and a create captivating collection in line with your brand/brands from start to finish
- Maintain a close link with manufacturers to ensure seamless handover of developments, making sure all tech packs submitted are accurate, completed and submitted in line with company timelines.
- Communicate regularly with the Design Team to ensure any critical design issues or developments are highlighted and resolved when required
- Select, develop, and source fabrications, colours, trims etc. in line with company standards
- Attends fit sessions and uses technical ability to ensure best fit is achieved and approve final samples with GT
- Approve all details of final product in line with original design brief
- Understands the manufacturing structure of the supplier’s business in order to recognise cost & manufacturing opportunities for every design submitted
- Participating in range planning meetings to ensure the range is balanced in styling, colour and fabrications.
- Understand and drive company wide strategies and Objectives and Key Results
What it takes
- Minimum of 2-3 years of experience in Junior Designer/Designer role
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
- Strong trend forecasting skills with a commercial eye for fashion
- Ability to time manage work load in a fast-paced environment and prioritise tasks effectively
- Proficient in illustrator and photoshop would be advantageous
- Knowledge of industry regulations and compliance requirements.
Life at THE ICONIC
From our ways of working to our growth mindset and sustainable approach, we each add unique value and have an incredible amount of fun doing it! People are our greatest asset and our ICONITE experience is designed to empower you to do your best work.
Here’s what to expect when you join THE ICONIC:
- Flexible working. We offer a hybrid working model so you can do your best work in a way that works for you
- The learning Collective. Get your knowledge fix with our learning days, hackathons and access to Linkedin Learning
- Parents at THE ICONIC. Access to our parental leave program and an extra day off for your kids' first day of school every year
- Birthday leave. Enjoy a paid day off for your birthday and an ICONIC voucher to treat yourself
- Curate your style. No matter what your style is, we have got you covered with our Amazing staff discount and our famous sample sales
- Wellbeing. Access to our discounted gym memberships and wellbeing programs
- People first. Access to our Employee Assistance Program for you and your family
- Volunteer days. Work as a Charity Partner with Thread Together for society and environmental change.
We are committed to making it easy for everyone to apply. If you require accessibility support or any adjustments during the recruitment process, please send an email to talent.attraction@theiconic.com.au