Senior Designer- Hardgoods & Homewares

Brighter Futures Start Here

As Australia and New Zealand's biggest and most loved retailer, we’ve been brightening up everyday life for families for over 50 years. At our stores, distribution centres, and offices in Australia and New Zealand. All around the globe. Our diverse and inclusive 47,000 strong team come together for a common cause. Giving families easy access to our on-trend products and incredibly low prices – it’s the heart of everything we do.

As a leader in the retail market, we’re optimistic about our future and yours. We’re relentless in our pursuit for results, but changing at a rapid rate, giving you challenging work that you’ll be proud of. We celebrate your uniqueness and individuality. Because at Kmart it’s not just what you do, it’s who you are that makes every day living brighter.

Join the team

 
Looking for a high impact design role that will see your product in homes across Australia and New Zealand? This is the role for you! Make your mark as our new Senior Designer in our amazing Hardgoods and Homewares  team!

At Kmart, we’re proud to create fantastic product that makes everyday living brighter for our customers. Our Homewares category is growing, and we are looking for a passionate and experienced Hardgoods and Homewares Designer to join us on this exciting journey!
 
This is such a great opportunity to shape and design desirable and on-trend product that really has impact!
 

We also would love to see your creative flair -so please attch a portfolio of your work

What you’ll be doing

As our new Senior Designer, you will be instrumental in identifying, interpreting and implementing global homeware trends to grow sales whilst continuing to bring meaningful moments into our customers lives.
We are seeking a talented and experienced Senior Designer specializing in hardgoods and homewares to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have a keen eye for detail, a strong sense of aesthetics, and a proven track record in designing innovative and market-leading products.

Some of the key responsibilities are (but not limited to):

• Product Development  to create innovative and marketable designs that align with the company's brand image and target market. This involves conducting trend research, developing design concepts, and collaborating with product development teams to bring designs to market
• Trend forecasting & identifying new product opportunities in homewares market.
• Product design & Development in 3D homeware products-such as décor, candles branding and design, dinnerware (but not limited to).
• Leadership – constantly strive to improve product, process and culture 
• Building relationship & influence key stakeholders
• Lead the design and development of hardgoods and homewares from concept to final product.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including product development, marketing, and manufacturing to ensure design feasibility and alignment with brand vision.
• Conduct market research and trend analysis to inform design decisions and stay ahead of industry trends.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring timely delivery to critical path
• Analyse, interpret, and apply global hard goods home trends to enhance value through design, aligning with Kmart’s handwriting.Cultivate a strong aesthetic sense and stay attuned to emerging homeware trends with commercial potential.
• Develops and inspires a high-performance team and culture across the team and with their key stakeholders
   

To be successful in this role you’ll have:

• Proven experience in a Hardgoods Design role- 8+ years 
• Strong ability to forecast and implement on-trend product ranges that have a commercial and broad appeal
• Good understanding of commercial range architecture
• Excellent ability to influence and collaborate with a diverse group of stakeholders
• High proficiency in Illustrator, Solid Works or 3D capabilities programmes and Photoshop
• Ability to create accurate technical specification drawings
• Solid knowledge of factory capabilities and limitations for mass production
• Experience in product development in conjunction with factories
• Excellent time management and organisational skills and exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Confident & articulate presentation skills with strong attention to detail

Benefits we’ll offer you

• Flexible hybrid working options through our Flex Where, Flex When, Flex Well policy, spending 60% of your week in our National Office
• A team member discount card that gives you a discount at Kmart, Target, Bunnings, and Officeworks
• A free OnePass membership offering free delivery across Kmart, Target & Catch on eligible products
• 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 everyone gets the opportunity to participate in a bonus program
• Free onsite parking when you’re required to come into the office
• We offer inclusive parental leave, a family room 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
• In-house café that serves breakfast, lunch and includes a collaborative space to work in
• A reflection room that can be used for prayer, meditation, or time for you
• A Kudos recognition program, where you are nominated by your peers to spin a wheel, to win a stack of cool prizes
• Regular product sample sales with loads of discounted items to purchase
• Wesfarmers is Kmart’s parent company and each year eligible employees can elect to purchase shares through a salary sacrifice arrangement
• Great career opportunities across the broader Wesfarmers Group

 
We’re here to make everyday living brighter
 
From humble beginnings in Burwood East, Victoria, in 1969, we’re now an essential part of 300 communities, and proud of it! From bedding to apparel to kitchenware and beyond. We’re designing and creating the products people reach for every day. In-store, online, or Click & Collect – getting the products we love into the hands of happy customers is what we aim to do best. From the remote outback to coastal towns and big cities, and everywhere in-between. We’re progressive in our pursuit to create seamless customer journeys for satisfied shoppers.
 
A place you can belong
 
At Kmart, we celebrate the rich diversity of the communities in which we operate and 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 irrespective of your gender, ethnicity, indigeneity, religious beliefs, education, age, disability, family responsibilities, sexual orientation and gender identity and we encourage applications from all candidates.
We believe that everyone should have the opportunity to be their best, when applying for a role or working at Kmart. 
 
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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