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.

Join Kmart’s Design Team and Fuel the Acceleration of Womenswear Youth

We’re searching for a Designer  Womenswear Youth to help lead the charge in one of Kmart’s most electric, fastest‑growing categories.
If you thrive in a fast‑paced space, spot trends before they surface, and love turning ideas into commercial hits quickly, this is your role.

Here, speed to market isn’t just a process — it’s part of our creative DNA.
You’ll iterate fast, innovate constantly and help bring youth fashion to customers with real-time relevance.

What You’ll Be Doing

You’ll design for young women 16–24 — customers who move fast, care deeply about style, and expect newness every time they shop.

In this role you will:

• Move with agility to create trend-right ranges at pace.
• Turn global insights into fresh concepts that hit the floor fast.
• Collaborate seamlessly with stakeholders to keep product cycles sharp and efficient.
• Bring vibrant, youth-driven storytelling to every range.

A portfolio of relevant work is required for consideration.

Your Key Responsibilities

Trend Forecasting 

• Hunt, interpret and activate trends with speed and clarity.
• Build confident, future-forward seasonal direction that guides the broader team.
• Present compelling trend stories, backed by research and delivered with creative energy.
• Identify what’s next — and make it commercially scalable.

Ranging 

• Partner with Merchandise to build cohesive, on‑trend ranges that move quickly from concept to store.
• Pitch ideas with clarity, confidence and a strong commercial eye.
• Influence and negotiate outcomes that maximise customer impact and category growth.

Product Development 

• Develop unique, high-quality, affordable products that reflect Kmart’s youth aesthetic.
• Work with offshore partners to keep development cycles tight and efficient.
• Create accurate tech packs, artwork and visual presentations to support rapid execution.
• Manage timelines with precision in a fast-paced, ever‑shifting environment.
• Deliver product that hits the floor on time, on trend and on point.

Who We’re Looking For

A trend-obsessed creative thinker with incredible agility, strong commercial instincts and the ability to turn fast insights into even faster-selling product.

You’ll bring:

• A relevant design qualification (Fashion, Textiles, Graphics, Industrial Design, Footwear).
• 5+ years experience in high-volume, fast-paced retail or supply.
• Strong Adobe Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, CAD) and software skills (GBSS, Centric).
• Deep product development knowledge across fabrics, materials and construction.
• The ability to juggle multiple product types with style and precision.
• Exceptional taste — colour, materials, composition, storytelling.
• Strong presentation and influencing skills.
• Emerging leadership capability and a love for working at speed.

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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