Graphics Lead - Womens, Mens & Soft Home

Graphics Lead - Womens, Mens & Soft Home Location:  Williams Landing,VIC, AU Category:  Merchandise Work Type:  Permanent Full Time Who are We?
At Target, we're getting back to what we're famous for - real quality, that's really affordable.
We're making products that stand up to the test of everyday life, at prices that don't cost the earth.
We're making mums happy.
Kids smile.
Family life, that little bit easier.
We're making sure every Australian can enjoy our products, whilst making a positive difference to our planet so families can trust and rely on us for generations to come.
That's the Target Australians needs right now.
And that's the Target we're here to be.
With our instantly recognisable logo we are one of the most iconic brands on the Australian retail market and for almost 100 years we have held a special place in the hearts and minds of Australian families..
It brings us loyal customers who love and trust us.
From first baby clothes to first fashion moments, we have created special memories that families across the country hold dear.
By making affordable quality and style accessible for all, we have built a reputation for helping Australian families live better.
As an iconic Australian retailer we're immensely proud of our history and need people to join us who are as excited by our future as we are !
That's who we are.
That's Target!
What will you do?
In this role, you will be a senior working collaboratively with key stakeholders to offer a professional and creative textiles graphics service to Target, designing commercial artwork representative of key trends in all the apparel -womenswear, men's and soft home categories  to drive sales and profitability.
We would love to see your creative flair and a PORTFOLIO of your WORKS is required to be attached to your application.
Other key responsibilities will include: Lead and inspire the Textiles graphics function (both internal and external resources) to deliver graphics that are on trend and in line with the overall direction of the business Work collaboratively with the Head of Design, POV & Trend and key stakeholders to create and design commercial placement and yardage graphics Conduct ongoing market research to identify and drive graphics trend through pushing designs, colour, style and printing techniques.
Take responsibility of responding to design briefs with commercial, innovative and inspiring graphics and concepts Manage multiple deadlines to deliver print direction and artwork for each quarter, in line with critical path Supporting with the delivery of trend presentations to sell designs to key stakeholders Trend Forecasting  Identify, interpret and implement graphic trends using global trends and markets to add value through graphic design and sales in line with Target 'handwriting.' Visually articulate and effectively communicate the graphic direction for the season and stay ahead of fashion trends to ensure our designs are always current and desirable..
Present graphic trend forecast effectively to a target audience including evidence to support this trend.
Maintain strong aesthetic taste and have an eye for the next commercial volume graphic trend/direction/style.
Ranging  Have the ability to interpret range architecture to create commercial, customer focused, co-ordinated artwork across ranges that best reflect Target's handwriting and taste level.
Develop a range of graphics that align with our product lines and brand identity.
What are we looking for?
The ideal candidate will have tertiary qualifications in Design, Textiles or Fashion with strong working experience in a Graphic Design role in a fast-paced retail environment with some exposure to leading teams.
Demonstrated success designing product that is commercial is essential as is proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign along with experience working with a local and off-shore supplier base, ability to work across multiple categories and build strong working relationships cross-functionally.
5 + years' experience as a Graphic Designer in apparel design including garment drawings, textile yardages and placements Graphic Design, Surface Pattern, Illustration design degree or similar Experience in apparel graphic design for menswear, womenswear or soft home is preferable Effective time management of workload and ability to plan and prioritise with O/S team to effectively create volume ranges – one handwriting Ability to work confidently, and autonomously with key stakeholders in merchandise and design/ including Target Asia design team.
Highly proficient in illustrator and photoshop as well as the ability to create accurate graphic art Transferable skills with ability to adapt to product types (shape, material, application etc) High level of aesthetic taste displayed in relation to colour, composition, materials, coordination and execution What will you get?
Target has some great benefits, including: Great career opportunities across the Wesfarmers Group Team Member discounts across Target, Kmart, Bunnings, Officeworks and Catch Membership.
A free One Pass membership offering free delivery across Kmart, Target & Catch on eligible product Access to Employee Assistance Program Convenient location next to freeway and train station, with free onsite parking and a café!
Novated leasing options Paid parental leave scheme Flexible hybrid work arrangements through our Flex Where, Flex When, Flex Well policy, spending 60% of your week in our Target Store Support Office Reflection room, space for prayer, meditation, or time for yourself Opportunity in Wesfarmers Share Plan access (where eligible) and to participate in a bonus program (where eligible).
Target values diversity and we pride ourselves on representing the diverse and multicultural communities of which we are a part.
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.
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.
Candidates interested in this position should apply directly to this advertisement as we are not accepting applications from recruitment agencies.
If you would like to explore a career with Target and this sounds like the perfect role for you – apply now!
"We are a Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant".
We don't just look for people based on their skills and experience, our people work together and champion the Target values and behaviours.
We are a business where our values and people matter, and we need like-minded people to join us!
Target values diversity and we pride ourselves on representing the diverse and multicultural communities of which we are a part.
Agencies will only be engaged if required.
Please do not contact us or send applicants to us unless requested to by the Talent Acquisition Team.