Designer Accessories

•    Brighter Futures Start here! Help shape our Accessories range!
•    Develop and inspire a high performing team
•    Flexible working, free parking & an exciting range of group benefits!

Exciting opportunity for an experienced and passionate Accessories Designer !

Brighter Futures Start Here

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. Join our team in our unwavering promise to make everyday living brighter by providing great value products at the best prices for Australian and New Zealand families.

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.

Looking for an exciting Design role that will really add value?  This is the role for you!  Make your mark as our new Designer in our amazing Accessories team!

Join the Team

At Kmart, we’re proud to create fantastic product that makes everyday living brighter for our customers. Our Accessories category is growing, and we are looking for a passionate and experienced 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!

What you’ll be doing:

 
Reporting to the Design Manager, you will be responsible for the research, development and design of product within our Accessories range. You will deliver trend steers,material insights and be able to deliver on tech packs to make everyday living brighter for our customers.Researching and identifying key trends, items, colors, and styles then applying them to our  accessories range.
Source, range, design, and quantify the accessories category in collaboration with the Merchandise team, ensuring a balanced product mix.Work with the Design Manager to identify growth opportunities within the departments and future trends.

Some of the key responsibilities are (but not limited to):
 
•    Trend forecasting & identifying new product opportunities 
•    Product design & Development 
•    Leadership – constantly strive to improve product, process and culture
•    Building relationship & influence key stakeholders
 
 

To be successful in this role:

We are seeking a creative and driven Designer who has experience in Womens Accessories  You love delivering product, customers are always front of mind and building and managing relationships with a variety of key stakeholders is one of your strengths.

We'd also love you to have:

•    Proven experience in a fashion design role within Women’s accessories.
•    Strong ability to forecast and implement a commercial and broad appeal trend
•    High proficiency in Illustrator and Photoshop
•    Ability to deliver complex tech packs for products that have a higher degree of complexity
•    Excellent time management and organisational skills
•    Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
•    Confident & articulate presentation skills
•    Strong attention to detail
•    Experience with 3D Design software highly regarded but not essential

If this sounds like you – apply now! Please note – that all applications must have a portfolio of relevant design work attached to be considered.

Benefits we’ll offer you:

 
•    A dynamic learning and support program
•    Competitive remuneration
•    Flexible working through our Flex Where, Flex When, Flex Well policy
•    A discount card for Kmart, Target, Officeworks and Bunnings, plus other benefits
•    An inclusive, fun recognition program
•    A bonus program (where eligible)
•    Development opportunities across Kmart Group (comprised of Kmart, Target and Catch) as well as the broader Wesfarmers Group.
•    Wesfarmers Share Plan access (where eligible)

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 do well when applying or working at Kmart, therefore we encourage you to share any feedback by emailing diversity@kmart.com.au if you would like any adjustments.
If you would like to explore a career with Kmart and this sounds like the perfect role for you – apply now!
 
Phone screening and interviews will occur prior to the closing date of this advertisement. Candidates interested in this position should apply directly to this advertisement as we are not accepting applications from recruitment agencies. As part of our recruitment process, we will be conducting Pre-Employment Checks with our successful candidates – this will include a police check.  Talent Acquisition will provide further updates to candidates as they progress through our recruitment process.
 
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