Designer - Trend Forecaster

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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

Are you a visionary with a passion for fashion and an eye for emerging trends? Join our team as a Designer – Trend Forecaster and help us stay ahead of the curve. Your mission: to proactively identify and interpret global and emerging market trends, influencing our design-led products to ensure Kmart remains relevant, innovative, and competitive.

What you’ll be doing

As the Designer - Trend Forcaster working for Kmart you will:     

• Conduct comprehensive trend research using fashion runways, social media, consumer insights, and market data.
• Translate findings into actionable trend reports, mood boards, colour palettes, and seasonal direction to guide buying, design, and marketing.
• Partner cross-functionally with design, buying, and marketing teams.
• Leverage strong visual storytelling, aesthetic judgement, and influencing skills to deliver customer-focused, cohesive, trend-forward collections that reflects Kmart brand handwriting and support sales growth.
   

To be successful in this role you’ll have:

• 3-5 years of trend forecasting and implementing commercial and broad appeal trends.
• Technical Proficiency:
• Highly proficient in Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign.
• Technical skills related to product development, including fabric, materials, and construction knowledge.
• Analytical Skills: Ability to interpret data, identify patterns, and synthesize information from various sources.
• Creative Thinking: Ability to envision new concepts and product possibilities.
• Visual Communication: Ability to create compelling visual presentations (like mood boards).
• Transferable Skills: Ability to adapt to product types for general merchandise design.
• Aesthetic Taste: High level of aesthetic taste displayed in relation to colour, composition, materials, coordination, and execution.
• Customer Focus: Ability to develop products that are appealing to the Kmart customer.
• Stakeholder Management: Previous experience building relationships with key stakeholders.
• Influencing Skills: Strong influencing skills with a merchandise team.
• Adaptability: Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines.

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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