Overview
Apply for Western Designer at Jivaro in Nunawading, VIC, AU. This full-time, on-site position offers great opportunities for career growth. Take ownership of high-impact product categories. Collaborate globally with offshore manufacturing partners. Make your mark with one of Australia's most established apparel businesses. We're partnering with a well-established Australian business with a rich heritage and a reputation for producing high-quality apparel. Working closely with senior leadership, you'll play a pivotal role in developing commercially successful collections that balance innovation, functionality and customer demand.
Responsibilities
- Lead the end-to-end design and development of seasonal product ranges, from concept through to bulk production.
- Conduct trend forecasting, market research and competitor analysis to identify commercial opportunities and inspire future collections.
- Create commercially focused products that align with customer needs, brand direction and target price points.
- Collaborate closely with production and offshore manufacturing partners to ensure design intent, quality standards and critical path deadlines are achieved.
- Oversee fittings, sampling, fabric and trim approvals, and maintain exceptional product quality throughout the development process.
- Present product ranges to senior stakeholders and contribute to strategic product decisions.
- Monitor sales performance and customer feedback to continually refine future product assortments.
- Mentor and support junior members of the design team, fostering collaboration and creativity.
- Work cross-functionally with marketing and graphics teams to ensure cohesive product launches and brand storytelling.
About you
- Experience designing commercially successful apparel collections within the fashion industry.
- Strong understanding of the product development lifecycle, garment construction and production processes.
- Confident working with offshore suppliers and managing product from concept through to production.
- Advanced skills in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop, with excellent technical drawing and presentation abilities.
- A strong commercial mindset with the ability to balance creativity with business objectives.
Why you'll love this opportunity
- Join a respected Australian apparel business with a longstanding reputation for quality.
- Take ownership of impactful product categories with genuine creative influence.
- Work within a collaborative, supportive and passionate product team.
- Be part of a business that values innovation, quality, teamwork and continuous improvement.
- Long-term career opportunity with a stable and growing organisation.
If you're a commercially minded Designer looking to make your mark within an established Australian brand, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now or reach out for a confidential discussion.
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