Full timeThe Head of Design is responsible for leading and shaping the creative vision of the brand, ensuring it aligns with the company's strategic objectives and resonates with target customers. This role combines innovative design leadership, strategic planning, and collaboration to deliver commercially successful, trend-driven collections that embody the brand's identity and values. The Head of Design will oversee the end-to-end design process, foster team development, and work cross-functionally to achieve business goals.APG & CoA leader in the Australian fashion industry, APG & Co designs and manages Sportscraft, SABA and JAG. For over 50 years, APG & Co. has curated, grown and evolved these brands to be at the forefront of Australian fashion. We celebrate our history while allowing our brands to express themselves in contemporary, relevant and authentic ways.APG & Co has over 1000 employees across Australia and New Zealand. This role is based in our beautiful head office in Mascot.The working environment is dynamic, professional and passionate. The mission: Bringing Style to Life. APG & Co values working as a collective, thriving on change, and playing to win.The RoleLeading the creative direction for the brand in all categories within womenswear & providing the direction for the other departmentsBuild strong relationships with executive leaders, senior leadership & brand team to ensure a highly collaborative working environmentLead and influence the continuous evolution of the brand strategy in your portfolio; informed by trend, customer insights and data and analytics. Co-create delivery plans that improve brand awareness, consideration and conversion driving growth in sales, margin and healthy inventoryLead and facilitate ranges that are customer first with appeal and commercial acumen.Collaborate with key stakeholders to influence range architecture; creating commercial, customer focused and coordinated product rangesProviding direction on new categories working closely with planning on alignment of the future budgetsContribute to the design process, from concept inception to finalisationExtensive research on market trends national & international both macro & product specific to ensure a cohesive trend direction. Identifying and interpreting in line with the handwriting of the brandClear colour and print direction to be articulated from the extensive researchClear colour & print brief for the season that differentiates Sportscraft own print and partnership printsWork in collaboration with the buying team to deliver ranges in line with the brand pillarsHands on design including fabric selection, fittings, and prototype samplingCreate technical drawings both by hand and through our design platform CLO for pattern maker and production useWork in conjunction with Quality Technicians to ensure product has a high standard of consistent fit and high-quality workmanshipFitting experience and a strong understanding of garment constructionLead, coach and develop a highly engaged Design team and constantly research & connect with emerging talentEnsure a clear process is mapped for the design and product cycle ensuring clear communication and accountability is met at each milestone stepConducting product presentations to the businessLeading brand collaboration partnerships, providing clear vision and direction on relevant collabsYouAt least 10+ years at a senior leadership level within product/design & trendExperience working within a large matrix retail environment desirableExperienced people leader of teams larger than 5Ability to influence at all levels within a large matrix environmentCommercial acumen and Strategic thinkingPrevious experience in Apparel Design for a large retail businessUnderstanding of the customer, market and competitorsAdaptable and agile to work within cross functional teams and stakeholdersGood understanding of production process and prioritisation on critical path managementGarment construction and technical knowledgeStrong people leaderImpeccable presenting skills that allow you to take people on the journey as you "go first" with new ideas and emerging trendsStrong influencing and communication skills with cross-functional teamsGood mix of creative and commercial thinking, with an ability to consider both aspects in range developmentStrong knowledge of fabric and textiles, garment construction and apparel manufacturingCollection conception and presentationMeeting design deadlines and adhering to the critical pathEmbraces change and innovationNatural curiosity and desire to learn and growA natural leader and collaboratorWhere do I sign?As part of the APG family you'll enjoy plenty of exciting rewards and benefits.50% discount on all brandsFlexible working - hybrid of work from home and in our beautiful officesTrue work / life balance, including 4pm Friday finishBirthday leaveCulture Club - monthly social events, monthly morning tea and moreAn Employee Assistance Program for you and your familyRecognition and Service awardsEmployee Referral ProgramStyle your career in a new direction - apply now and join our talented team.
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