Designer Womenswear (Youth)

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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.

We’re excited to share that our team will be moving to our new Chadstone office in early 2026!
This will be a space that brings us together — inspiring creativity, collaboration, and connection as we embark on this exciting new chapter.

Join Kmart's Design Team!

We have an exciting opportunity for a Designer – Womenswear Youth to join our dynamic Design team at Kmart. This role is perfect for someone with a strong eye for trend, a passion for creativity, and the ability to deliver innovative, cohesive product ranges that align with Kmart’s aesthetic and quality standards. 

What You’ll Be Doing

As the Designer for Womenswear Youth (ages 16–24), you will:Collaborate with key stakeholders to design and deliver a customer-centric product range.Research and analyse current trends to create the look and feel for upcoming collections. Bring fresh ideas and innovation to ensure our ranges resonate with our customers and reflect Kmart’s brand identity. 

 Please note – that all applications must have a portfolio of your  relevant design work attached to be considered.

Responsibilities will include but not limited to:

 
Trend forecasting
•    Identify, interpret and implement trends and colour palettes using global trend and market research to add value through design and sales in line with Kmart’s handwriting.
•    Visually articulate and effectively communicate the direction for the season to stakeholders and direct reports.
•    Present trend forecast effectively, including research to support trend.
•    Maintain strong aesthetic taste and have an eye for the next trend that is commercial and can be bought in volume.
Ranging
•    Collaborate with and influence the merchandise team to create commercial, customer focused, co-ordinated product ranges that best reflect Kmart’s handwriting and taste level.
•    Effectively present concepts and ranges to key stakeholders with clarity, confidence and results focused. 
•    Have the ability to negotiate commercial product outcomes with the Merchandise team.
Product Development
•    Create desirable and affordable products that are in line with Kmart’s handwriting that are unique to the external market.
•    A thorough understanding of product materials and construction.
•    Develop product offshore with Anko sourcing and Direct design.
•    Ability to work confidently, and autonomously with key stakeholders in merchandise and design/ including Direct design.
•    Develop commercial product within cost structure that is fit for purpose.
•    Create visuals presentations to communicate effectively with all stakeholders.
•    Create accurate and effective technical specification drawings/production art to deliver desirable samples and ultimately customer on floor experience.
•    Brief and provide effective feedback to enable the design team to deliver on key metrics such as print, pattern and product.
•    Effective time management of workload and ability to plan and prioritise. 

What We’re Looking For

We are looking for a trend-savvy designer with a strong sense of style and innovation. Has the ability to translate insights into commercially viable designs; and has a passion for creativity and delivering products that delight our customers.

To be successful in this role:

 
•    Tertiary qualification in Fashion Design, Graphic Design, Industrial Design, Textiles or Footwear and Accessories Design 
•    5 +years of designing experience in a fast paced , large volume retail environment or supplier to DDS 
•    Strong Technical capability on Adobe Creative Suite including Photoshop and Illustrator including CAD .
•    Advanced use of software such a GBSS, Cebtric, Office suite.
•    Technical skills related to the area of product development. Strong Fabric, materials and construction knowledge.
•    Ability to create accurate technical specification drawings.
•    Skills and ability to adapt to product types for most areas of general merchandise design.
•    High level of aesthetic taste displayed in relation to colour, composition, materials, coordination and execution.
•    Strong knowledge of print types and limitations within print execution.
•    Experienced in building relationships with key stakeholders.
•    Developing leadership qualities - people management experience. 
•    Strength in work in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines.
•    Strong influencing skills with key stakeholders. Strong presentation skills. Ability to visually and verbally sell commercial design concepts to key stakeholders.

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!

Our Kmart Group Talent Acquisition Team will review every application, and we will come back to you as soon as possible.

We will be taking a short break and will respond to your application the week commencing the 12th January 2026. We wish you a wonderful holiday season and a Happy New Year!

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