As Australia's biggest and most loved retailer, we've been brightening up everyday life for families for over 50 years. 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.
We have a rare opportunity for a Design Manager on a fixed term contract to make their mark within our Menswear Department. This is a unique role where we are looking for candidates who have a broad range of experience in multiple areas of apparel and a history of leading design teams.
What you'll be doing: Reporting to the Head of Design and Forecast, you will be instrumental in setting, leading and co-ordinating our product vision trends.
Some of the key responsibilities are (but not limited to): Develop and inspire a high-performance team and cultureEstablish objectives and strategies to collaborate with Merchandise Buying TeamsSet, lead and co-ordinate product vision trends within Apparel/GMIdentify, interpret and implement trends using global trends and market to add value through design and salesVisually articulate and effectively communicate the direction for the seasonSupport, collaborate and influence the Merchandise team to create commercial, customer-focused product rangesContinuous improvement of Trend processManage the end-to-end design process for womenswear, coaching the team to deliver outstanding results.To be successful in this role: We're looking for an experienced, collaborative and passionate design leader who has a real eye for commercial product. You may be a Design Manager already or a Senior Designer with experience in a large scale retailer looking to take the next step in your career.
The main tasks and capabilities of the Design Manager are as follows: Leads a High-Performing Team: The Design Manager oversees a team of 16 people, guiding and inspiring them to deliver exceptional work.This role goes beyond just design. The Manager is a key decision-maker, strategically building ranges that resonate with our target audience.Connects the Dots Across the Business: Successful collaboration is essential. The Design Manager fosters strong relationships with various stakeholders.We'd also love you to have: Strong experience within Design and ForecastingProven experience in developing co-ordinated rangesStrong leadership skillsExcellent ability to influence and collaborate with diverse stakeholdersExceptional written and verbal communication skillsBenefits we'll offer you: A dynamic learning and support programCompetitive remunerationFlexible working through our Flex Where, Flex When, Flex Well policyA discount card for Kmart and other benefitsDevelopment opportunities across Kmart GroupWesfarmers Share Plan access (where eligible)At Kmart, we celebrate the rich diversity of the communities in which we operate and are committed to creating inclusive and safe environments. We encourage applications from all candidates.
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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