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Join the team Looking for a high impact design role that will see your product in homes across Australia and New Zealand? This is the role for you! Make your mark as our new Senior Designer in our amazing Hardgoods and Homewares team!
At Kmart, we're proud to create fantastic products that make everyday living brighter for our customers. Our Homewares category is growing, and we are looking for a passionate and experienced Hardgoods and Homewares Designer to join us on this exciting journey!
We also would love to see your creative flair - please attach a portfolio of your work. What you'll be doing As our new Senior Designer, you will be instrumental in identifying, interpreting, and implementing global homeware trends to grow sales whilst continuing to bring meaningful moments into our customers' lives. We are seeking a talented and experienced Senior Designer specializing in hardgoods and homewares to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have a keen eye for detail, a strong sense of aesthetics, and a proven track record in designing innovative and market-leading products.
Some of the key responsibilities are (but not limited to): Product Development to create innovative and marketable designs that align with the company's brand image and target market, including conducting trend research and collaborating with product development teams.Trend forecasting & identifying new product opportunities in the homewares market.Product design & Development in 3D homeware products such as décor, candles, dinnerware, and more.Leadership – constantly strive to improve product, process, and culture.Building relationships & influencing key stakeholders.Lead the design and development of hardgoods and homewares from concept to final product.Collaborate with cross-functional teams including product development, marketing, and manufacturing to ensure design feasibility and alignment with brand vision.Conduct market research and trend analysis to inform design decisions and stay ahead of industry trends.Manage multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring timely delivery to critical path.Analyse, interpret, and apply global hard goods home trends to enhance value through design.To be successful in this role you'll have: Proven experience in a Hardgoods Design role - 8+ years.Strong ability to forecast and implement on-trend product ranges that have a commercial and broad appeal.Good understanding of commercial range architecture.Excellent ability to influence and collaborate with a diverse group of stakeholders.High proficiency in Illustrator, Solid Works or 3D capabilities programs, and Photoshop.Ability to create accurate technical specification drawings.Solid knowledge of factory capabilities and limitations for mass production.Experience in product development in conjunction with factories.Excellent time management and organizational skills with exceptional written and verbal communication skills.Confident & articulate presentation skills with strong attention to detail.Benefits we'll offer you: Flexible hybrid working options through our Flex Where, Flex When, Flex Well policy.A team member discount card for Kmart, Target, Bunnings, and Officeworks.A free OnePass membership offering free delivery across Kmart, Target & Catch on eligible products.Access to the Kmart for You benefits program with exclusive discounts and benefits.Opportunity to participate in a bonus program.Free onsite parking when required to come into the office.Inclusive parental leave, a family room, and ongoing support.A dynamic learning and support program.Opportunity to fast track your career through our Mentor Program.In-house café that serves breakfast and lunch.A reflection room for prayer, meditation, or personal time.A Kudos recognition program for peer nominations.Regular product sample sales with discounted items.Eligible employees can elect to purchase shares through a salary sacrifice arrangement.Great career opportunities across the broader Wesfarmers Group.We're here to make everyday living brighter. 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 everyone should have the opportunity to be their best when applying for a role or working at Kmart.
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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