At a Glance
- Tasks: Create trend-driven, production-ready artwork for stylish collections.
- Company: Join Forever New, a beloved global Australian fashion brand.
- Benefits: Enjoy 40% staff discount, subsidised meals, and wellness initiatives.
- Other info: Fast-paced environment with opportunities for growth and recognition.
- Why this job: Shape the future of fashion while working in a creative team.
- Qualifications: Degree in Fashion/Textile/Graphic Design and Adobe Suite skills required.
The predicted salary is between 51480 - 62920 $ per year.
This year, we celebrate 20 years of Forever New. Our story started with a simple premise; to create moments worth remembering through the pieces in her wardrobe. Twenty years later, we've built a global Australian fashion brand loved across more than 25 countries.
THE PERKS WE OFFER YOU
- Generous 40% staff discount, plus family and friends’ discounts
- Subsidised daily coffee and lunch at our on-site cafe
- Subsidised parking at our vibrant Richmond Head Office
- Loyalty and birthday leave to celebrate life’s milestones
- Referral incentives for introducing great talent to our team
- Access to wellbeing and sustainability initiatives
- Continuous learning and development opportunities
- Recognition through reward and service awards programs
- Exposure to a global retail and technology environment
YOUR DREAM OPPORTUNITY
Forever New is looking for a talented Print Textile Designer to join our design team. This role plays a key part in shaping the visual direction of our collections through trend‑led, commercial, and brand‑aligned print and graphic design. Working closely with the Design and Buying teams, you’ll translate global trends into elevated, production‑ready artwork that reflects Forever New’s signature handwriting.
- Research and prepare key message trend boards that support seasonal direction
- Present new ideas and research weekly, following through by applying concepts into live artwork
- Review artwork throughout development to ensure designs are commercial, brand‑aligned, and technically achievable
- Maintain awareness of copyright laws and apply them correctly in artwork interpretation
- Initiate and develop graphic designs from inception through to production
- Ensure all printed artwork is production‑ready, including seamless repeats, accurate scale, and clear colour direction
- Prepare embroidery artwork that is technically accurate and aligned to fixed repeat specifications
- Work confidently across placement prints, pattern construction, and graded production artwork
- Apply strong Adobe Suite skills for recolouring, repeating, scaling, and technical preparation
- Identify and troubleshoot artwork limitations early to minimise production risk
- Provide clear and constructive feedback on strike‑offs and revisions with suppliers
- Clarify briefs in detail with Design prior to commencement, ensuring clear expectations and timelines
- Manage deadlines effectively, working autonomously on core projects before review with the Design Manager
- Present multiple artwork, colour, and scale options when submitting completed briefs
THE SKILLS & EXPERIENCE YOU OFFER
- A qualification in Fashion Design/Textile Design/Graphic Design is essential
- Extensive technical knowledge of screen and digital printing across multiple fabric base cloths
- Comparable experience with communicating with overseas suppliers and the factory capabilities and limitations in developing new artworks
- Proficient abilities in Adobe suite programs, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign
- Comprehensive design skills and experience working on beautiful womenswear end use artworks
- Experience working within a fast-paced design team
- High attention to detail, strong management skills and clear communication style with team members and stakeholders
- A sound knowledge of local and overseas fashion retail markets
OUR VALUES
Whether we’re building our next range, partnering with stores or trading a season, these five values guide everything we do:
- Think Customer
- Respect for All
- Keep it Simple
- Take Responsibility
- Act with Pace
If you’re excited to contribute to a growing global brand and play a meaningful role in our success, we’d love to hear from you. Join us as we continue to build on our 20‑year legacy and shape the future of Forever New.
Print Textile Designer: Trend-Driven, Production-Ready Artwork in Melbourne employer: Forever New
Forever New is an exceptional employer, offering a vibrant and dynamic work culture in Wollongong that fosters personal and professional growth. With generous benefits like a $1,000 annual clothing allowance, a 40% employee discount, and extensive learning and development programs, employees are empowered to thrive in their careers while enjoying a supportive environment that values diversity and inclusion.
