Senior Designer-Menswear Specialist (Fixed Term)

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

We have a rare opportunity for a Senior Designer-Menswear Specialist on a fixed term contract to make their mark within our Menswear Department.This is a unique role where we are looking for candidate who have a specialst experience in designing menswear apparel.
We want you to design fantastic menswear apparel product that brings memorable moments to our customers lives. This is such a great opportunity to shape and design desirable and on-trend product that really has impact!
This high-profile position sits at the heart of the success of our  Menswear range, acting as the driving creative force behind a significant portion of our company's revenue.

Are you ready to leave your mark on the world of fashion? We’re offering an exclusive opportunity for a visionary Senior Designer Menswear Specialist on a fixed term contract to join our Menswear Department into a new era of style and innovation!
You’ll be the creative heartbeat behind our stunning Menswear offering, crafting products that don’t just follow trends but set them. This is more than a job—it's a chance to make a lasting impact, bringing joy and unforgettable moments to our customers through impeccable design.

What you’ll be doing

Reporting to the Head of Design and Forecast, you will be instrumental in creating elevated menswear designs and co-ordinating our product vison trends to make everyday living brighter for our customers.

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

• Set, lead and co-ordinate product vision trends within Menswear Apparel
• Identify, interpret and implement trends using global trends and market to add value through design and sales in line with Kmart handwriting
• Visually articulate and effectively communicate the direction for the season
• Support, collaborate and influence the Merchandise team to create commercial, customer focused, co-ordinated product ranges that best reflect Kmart’s brand handwriting and taste level
• Continuous improvement of Trend process
• Manages the end-to-end design process for menswear, coaching the team to deliver outstanding results 

We're looking for an experienced,collaborative and passionate Menswear Design specialist who loves being on the tools and has a real eye for commercial product as well as all things Retail! 

To be successful in this role you’ll have:

• Previous experience in a product development role (mens wovens experience highly desirable but not essential).
• Strong ability to forecast and implement a commercial and broad appeal trend
• High proficiency in Illustrator and Photoshop
• Ability to create accurate technical specification drawings
• Excellent time management and organisational skills
• Trend forecasting and Ranging

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 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 everyone gets 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’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

 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!