Print Designer- Homewares

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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

Kmart Australia is a leading retailer known for its innovative and stylish homewares. We pride ourselves on creating products that enhance the everyday lives of our customers, offering a relaxed lifestyle through great design.

What you’ll be doing

As a Print Designer for Homewares, you will play a pivotal role in identifying, interpreting, and implementing global print and pattern trends. You will work collaboratively with our Living Home designers and merchandise teams to grow sales through visually appealing and customer-focused products.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Trend Identification: Stay ahead of global print and pattern trends to ensure our products are always on the cutting edge.
• Collaborative Design: Work closely with Living Home designers and merchandise teams to create coordinated prints, graphics, and final art that reflect Kmart’s unique handwriting.
• Commercial Focus: Develop prints that are not only aesthetically pleasing but also drive incremental sales.
• Print Library Management: Catalog and manage our print library and assets, ensuring easy access and organization.
• Effective Communication: Articulate design concepts through both visual and verbal communication, ensuring clarity and alignment with brand goals.
• Adaptability: Learn and adapt to various areas within Living Home, showcasing your versatility and willingness to grow.

To be successful in this role you’ll have: 

• 5 + years’ experience as a Print Designer in homeware including, textile yardages, placement prints and ability to translate and work in product 3D drawings an advantage.
• Creative Talent: A strong portfolio showcasing your ability to create elevated, commercial, on-trend, customer-focused prints and graphics for diverse age groups and aesthetics.
• Trend Awareness: A keen eye for global trends and the ability to translate them into marketable products.
• Collaborative Spirit: Excellent teamwork skills and the ability to work harmoniously with fellow designers and merchandise teams.
• Organizational Skills: Proficiency in cataloguing and managing print assets.
• Communication Skills: Strong visual and verbal communication abilities to effectively convey design concepts.
• Adaptability: Willingness to learn and work across various areas of Living

We are looking for a versatile and collaborative individual with and elevated eye for trend! We are excited to see your creative design flair – so please attach your portfolio of relevant design work attached to be considered.

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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