SENIOR LADIES DESIGNER | FASHION - WOMENSWEAR

Who In The Zoo · Perth WA · Full time
Posted 28d ago

SENIOR LADIES DESIGNER | FASHION - WOMENSWEAR

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Perth WA

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Full time

$80k - $100k
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KEY POINTS WE FOUND
  • Develop commercially strong Ladies Apparel and Swim collections from concept to production.
  • Research global fashion trends to inform seasonal direction.
  • Collaborate with various teams to ensure product meets brand direction and quality expectations.

Perth | Full-Time

We’ve partnered with an iconic Australian surf and lifestyle brand to recruit a Senior Ladies Designer to join their Perth-based Design team.

This is a rare opportunity to join an established brand entering an exciting new chapter, with a strong focus on product, creativity, and continued growth. You’ll play a key role in shaping Ladies Apparel and Swim collections, working across design, product development, and offshore production to create commercially successful product that customers want to wear.

Why You’ll Love It

  • Rare opportunity to join an iconic Australian surf and lifestyle brand

  • Perth-based creative role

  • Work alongside an experienced and supportive Design team

  • Opportunity to influence seasonal collections across Apparel and Swim

  • Generous clothing allowance

  • Weekly yoga and social club activities

  • Collaborative culture where creativity and ideas are encouraged

  • Opportunity to mentor and develop junior team members

The Role

As Senior Ladies Designer, you’ll be responsible for developing commercially strong Ladies Apparel and Swim collections from initial concept through to production.

You’ll combine your creative vision with a strong understanding of the customer, trends, fabrication, and commercial product development. Working closely with Design, Sales, Marketing, and offshore suppliers, you’ll help bring seasonal collections to life while ensuring they meet the brand direction, quality expectations, and critical timelines.

Interested? Email your CV to ************************** or apply via the link for a confidential discussion in the new year.

*Only suitable candidates will be contacted in relation to their application.

Hiring Consultant: Seirian Puw

Job Code: *******

Please note that only those applicants who fit the brief will be contacted in relation to their application.

RESPONSIBILITIES +

  • Design and develop Ladies Apparel and Swim collections across multiple categories
  • Research global fashion, colour, fabric, and lifestyle trends to inform seasonal direction
  • Develop concepts, prints, colour palettes, CADs, and presentation boards
  • Manage product development from initial concept through to production
  • Create tech packs and provide detailed feedback throughout sampling and fit
  • Source fabrics, trims, washes, and finishes within target costs
  • Build strong relationships with offshore suppliers and manage development timelines
  • Collaborate with Sales, Marketing, DTC, and wider Design teams
  • Present seasonal ranges and contribute to internal range reviews
  • Mentor junior members of the Design team and contribute to the wider creative direction

REQUIREMENTS +

  • 3+ years' experience in a similar fashion design role
  • Relevant Fashion Design qualification
  • Strong commercial design and product development experience
  • Excellent understanding of garment construction, fit, and fabrication
  • Strong Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop skills
  • Experience working with offshore suppliers
  • Highly creative with a strong commercial mindset
  • Excellent communication, organisation, and attention to detail
  • Positive, proactive, and solutions-focused approach
  • Genuine passion for fashion, surf, lifestyle, and streetwear
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Skills

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Adobe illustratorCadCommercial mindsetCreativeFabric sourcingFashion designGarment constructionOrganisation skillsPhotoshopProduct developmentTeam mentoringTrend research

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Generous clothing allowanceOpportunity to mentor and develop junior team membersWeekly yoga and social club activities

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