Senior Designer- Kidswear

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 55,000 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 an exciting opportunity for an amazing Senior Designer to really add value and make their mark within our Kidswear portfolio!
 

What You’ll Be Doing:

As the Senior Designer Kids’ Apparel , reporting to the Design Manager, you will be at the forefront of researching, developing, and designing our entire range of kids’ products. Your role will involve delivering trend insights, working with fabrics and materials, and creating tech packs to enhance everyday living for our customers.

Key Responsibilities:

•    Trend Forecasting & Identifying New Product Opportunities: Stay ahead of market trends and identify opportunities for new products.
•    Product Design & Development: Create innovative designs and develop new products.
•    Leadership: Continuously strive to improve our products, processes, and company culture.
•    Building Relationships & Influencing Key Stakeholders: Foster strong relationships and influence key stakeholders to drive success.

To Be Successful in This Role:

We are looking for a creative and driven Senior Designer with experience or specialization in kids’ apparel. You are passionate about delivering products with the customer always in mind, and you excel at building and managing relationships with key stakeholders.

We’d Love You to Have:

•    Previous experience in a fashion design role within kids’ apparel
•    Strong ability to forecast and implement trends with commercial and broad appeal
•    High proficiency in Illustrator and Photoshop
•    Ability to deliver complex tech packs for products with a higher degree of complexity
•    Excellent time management and organizational skills
•    Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
•    Confident and articulate presentation skills
•    Strong attention to detail
•    Experience with 3D design software is highly regarded but not essential
 

 
We are excited to see you 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 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

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. 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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