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Assistant Designer - Own Brand @ Fashion Ecommerce

company
Hatch
location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
work mode
hybrid
posted
1 Jul
  • Since 2011, a leading fashion e-commerce retailer has redefined the future of retail in Australia and New Zealand. As the #1 fashion e-commerce & lifestyle destination in the region, its e-commerce platforms provide an inspiring and seamless end-to-end customer experience through innovative technology.
  • The Commercial team sits at the heart of fashion, product and customer insight—blending data, trends and commercial expertise to shape what customers see, love and shop next.
  • The Category Buying team partners closely with Planning to curate exciting, customer-first ranges that drive sales, maximise profit and stay ahead of the curve. From spotting emerging trends to building forward-thinking assortments, the team plays a key role in delivering a market-leading shopping experience.
  • Working hand-in-hand with Finance, Operations and cross-functional teams, Commercial helps bring strategy to life—ensuring smart decisions, accurate forecasting and continued growth.
  • We are currently looking for an
  • **Assistant Designer**
  • to join our Own Brand team. Reporting to the Own Brand Buying Manager, this role is essential in driving the conception and development of products within your allocated category, while championing innovation and creativity.
  • **About the Role**
  • Understand and drive company-wide strategies and OKRs.
  • Maintain strong relationships with manufacturers to ensure seamless product development and timely sample submissions.
  • Work closely with the Design team to identify and resolve design issues throughout the development process.
  • Select, develop and source fabrics, colours and trims aligned with brand standards.
  • Attend fit sessions and apply technical expertise to achieve the best product fit and quality.
  • Support sample management, technical packs and technical drawings.
  • Assist with trend forecasting and seasonal research.
  • Approve final product details to ensure alignment with the original design brief.
  • Understand supplier manufacturing capabilities to identify cost and production opportunities.
  • Participate in range planning meetings to ensure balanced assortments across styling, colour and fabrication.
  • Maintain accurate and up-to-date range boards.
  • **What It Takes**
  • Minimum of 2 years' experience in a Product Development or Design role.
  • Experience with print, fabric and trim development.
  • Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
  • Strong trend forecasting ability with a commercial eye for fashion.
  • Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise in a fast-paced environment.
  • Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop is advantageous.
  • Knowledge of industry regulations and compliance requirements.
  • **Life at the Company**
  • People are at the heart of the business, with a culture built around collaboration, continuous learning and innovation. Employees enjoy:
  • Flexible hybrid working.
  • Learning and development opportunities, including learning days, hackathons and LinkedIn Learning.
  • Generous parental leave benefits.
  • Birthday leave.
  • Employee product discounts and sample sales.
  • Fitness Passport and wellbeing programs.
  • Employee Assistance Program.
  • Paid volunteer days to support community initiatives.
  • The company is committed to creating an accessible recruitment process. Applicants requiring adjustments during recruitment are encouraged to request support.
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  • **Please consider applying even if you don't meet 100% of what's outlined.**
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  • **Key Responsibilities**
  • 📈 Understanding and driving company-wide strategies
  • 🔗 Maintaining close links with manufacturers
  • 💬 Communicating regularly with the Design Team
  • **Key Strengths**
  • 🧵 Experience with print, fabric and trim development
  • 🗣️ Excellent communication and negotiation skills
  • 🔮 Strong trend forecasting skills
  • 🎨 Proficiency in Illustrator and Photoshop
  • 📜 Knowledge of industry regulations
  • ⏰ Ability to manage workload effectively
  • **Why this company is partnering with Hatch**
  • Our client is partnering with Hatch to provide a more engaging and skills-focused hiring experience. Hatch exists to level the playing field for people as they discover a career that's right for them, giving candidates the opportunity to show more than just their resume.
  • **A Final Note:**
  • This is a role with one of Hatch's clients, not with Hatch.

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