Designer-Toys-Nursery 12-month FTC

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We are an inclusive team who power two of the most iconic and loved brands, Kmart and Target. We have more than 50,000 passionate individuals across our stores, distribution centres, and offices around the globe.

With our brands touching the lives of almost two million customers every week, you’ll feel the impact of the work you’ll do every day. As a leader in the retail market, we’re optimistic about our future and yours. We’re changing at a rapid rate, giving you challenging work that you’ll be proud of.

Join the team

We are seeking a creative, commercially minded Designer to join our dynamic Kmart design team. This is an exciting opportunity for a high‑energy designer with strong Illustrator skills and proven product development experience across nursery and toys, including both soft and hard goods.

What you’ll be doing

As a designer at Kmart, you will identify, interpret and implement global trends to deliver great‑looking, affordable everyday products at scale. This role sits within a large‑volume, fast‑paced retail environment and requires someone who thrives on pace, autonomy, and collaboration—particularly working in strong partnership with Buyers.

• Trend forecasting – identifying new product opportunities, range extensions, aesthetics, prints, patterns and key icons with broad commercial appeal
• Range building – collaborating closely with the Buying and Merchandise teams to build cohesive, commercial ranges and clear product architecture
• End‑to‑end product development – from concept sketches through to finished artwork, sample feedback and final production, across:

Soft goods (plush toys, bedding)

Hard goods (toys, nursery furniture, accessories)

• Illustration and print design – creating brand‑aligned artwork using Adobe Illustrator and the wider Creative Suite
• Compliance – adhering to Kmart’s intellectual property, safety and compliance processes
• Supplier collaboration – working closely with suppliers, manufacturers and QA teams to ensure quality, safety and cost targets are achieved
• Stakeholder presentations – confidently presenting concepts, samples and final ranges for review and approval
• Commercial insight – analysing sales data and customer feedback to inform future design decisions and improve product performance

To be successful in this role you’ll have: 

We’re looking for a passionate, driven designer with a strong work ethic and a genuine love for retail. You are comfortable working autonomously, manage multiple workstreams with confidence, and build highly effective collaborative relationships—especially with Buyers. Customers are always front of mind, and you take pride in delivering product in a fast‑moving environment.

You will bring:

• Proven experience as a Designer or Product Developer within nursery and/or toys (soft and hard goods experience required)
• Demonstrated success working in a high‑volume, fast‑paced retail business
• Advanced Illustrator skills with strong graphic, illustration and print design capability
• High proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign)
• Strong understanding of product development processes, materials and manufacturing
• Ability to create accurate technical specification drawings
• Strong trend forecasting capability with the ability to translate trends into commercial, scalable products
• Excellent time management, organisation and attention to detail
• Confident, clear and persuasive presentation and communication skills
• Bachelor’s degree in Design, Fine Arts or a related discipline
• Previous nursery or toy product development experience is highly desirable.

If you are a talented designer who thrives on pace, takes ownership, and loves collaborating to create beautiful, functional products at scale, we’d love to hear from you.

Please submit your resume, portfolio and a cover letter outlining your relevant experience.

Benefits we’ll offer you:

• Flexible hybrid working options through our Flex Where, Flex When, Flex Well policy.  
• A team member discount card that gives you a discount at Kmart, Target, Officeworks and Bunnings 
• Access to the Kmart for You 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 eligible team members get the opportunity to participate in a bonus program 
• We offer inclusive parental leave, and ongoing support offered though 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 
• A Kudos recognition program, where you are nominated by your peers to spin a wheel, to win a stack of cool prizes 
• Great career opportunities across the broader Wesfarmers Group 

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 kmartgroupcareers@kmart.com.au.

If you would like to explore a career with Kmart and this sounds like the perfect role for you – apply now!

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