Now Hiring | Australian Designer Brand | Melbourne The Brand | We are working with an independent Australian Fashion label born to inspire the modern woman in the lead up to their launch this year.Designed in Melbourne the luxury brand is grounded in a philosophy of contemporary elegance, meticulous craftsmanship and thoughtful design.Each piece fuses quality and timeless appeal with innate wearability, offering an elevated wardrobe for those who appreciate the beauty of considered details.A testament to creativity and curiosity of form, the brand beckons you to delve into their ready-to-wear collections: effortless pieces that spell sophisticated simplicity.This is a rare opportunity to join a startup women's wear fashion brand and partner directly with the Founder to shape the brand identity.The Role |You will work alongside the Creative Director, designing and developing seasonal collections, this is a hands on role working from initial design through to production.Assist in developing seasonal mood boardsDesign seasonal collections and present CADSEvaluate range performance by assessing weekly sales reports and attending monthly reviews, taking learnings into future rangesAnalyse the relevance of trends for the brand and plan ranges accordinglyComplete thorough style tech packs, outlining garment specificationsWork with skilled pattern makersWork with offshore factories, managing the end-to-end processOversee the production process ensuring all deadlines are being metWork with the studio team to ensure photoshoots are styled accuratelyAbility to work in a small team and pivot across other areas of the business if needed.The Skillset | You will bring a strong skillset across design and development and have previously worked in small Founder led businesses and enjoy a role that brings breadth of work.You are hands on and collaborative with comprehensive knowledge of local and overseas market trends.Design all-rounder – with 3-5 years of fashion design experience and the ability to design independently Innovative and creative, forward thinkerEnergetic, positive, can-do attitudeHave a love for elevated, modern, minimalist women's fashionExceptional attention to detail with a focus on elevated quality.Must love a challengeStrong communication skills, in particular when working with offshore suppliersNot afraid to work across other areas of the business as required Excellent in Adobe Creative Suite Tertiary qualification in fashion design or relevant Ability to work in a fast-paced environmentA creative and collaborative approach to the roleThe Offer |There is a competitive salary offering, with a clothing allowance and hybrid working arrangements – working from the Melbourne CBD Showroom.Not for you but know someone amazing?Great talent knows great talent - we offer a $300AUD brand voucher for successful referrals.T&C apply.The Talent Mill Recruitment division is a bespoke recruitment consultancy and talent acquisition specialist within the fashion, lifestyle, and retail industries.With more than 10 years of specialist expertise with luxury retail, Australian & Contemporary designer, beauty, and lifestyle brands globally we discover, recognize, and connect inspiring individuals to the most desirable brands as trusted support to founder-led start-ups, SME's, and multinational corporations within the fashion & retail industry.Recruitment – but make it ethical, not transactional.Quality over quantity – always.Truly consultative and delivered at pace.We hold a genuine passion and expertise for the industries we support and offer a unique and modern recruitment proposition – one where we develop long term, meaningful relationships with all stakeholders.APPLY NOW Angela Millar
