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active since 10.09.2018
source www.seek.com.au
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location Sydney, Australia
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Footwear & Accessories
Product Designer
Responsibilities
• Sourcing, modifying and planning of current and future collections,
including international sourcing trips and factory visits.
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• Create a line list, mood boards & colour palettes and present concepts to
design team.
• Ensure ranges are consistently running to deadlines.
• Complete garment sketch design with key measurements and construction
details for sampling.
Our client is an established,
The agency is seeking a quite
on trend and stylish brand,
experienced professional
with extensive knowledge not only
in different manufacturing fields but
also with strong creative vision.
designing and producing quality
Have it!
Due to continued growth and
Don’t have it
The position itself is pretty
challenging even for an experienced
Need to improve
designer. This is one of the main
reasons I interested in it. The position
offers dramatic professional growth.
It combines the key areas of my
interests.
Unfortunately, I do not meet the
professional requirements now.
But the potential direction of growth
is clearly seen to me.
accessories.
Need to learn
from scratch
expansion they are seeking an
• Co-ordinate the sourcing of materials, fabrics, trims and embellishments in
line with seasonal trends.
• Costing ranges & negotiating on cost prices through effectively monitoring
the margin and profitability of all products.
• Sample management including all tasks relating to the development and
production of the samples ranges for press and sales.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues across multiple departments including
Design, Production, Buying, Sales, Marketing, and management teams to
create & build each range.
• Arranging fittings with production team to ensure quality and finish is of
the highest standard and all aesthetic & technical elements are adhered to.
experienced and passionate • Reviewing and approving pre-production samples in collaboration with
production manager as well as sourcing replacement fabrics when required.
accessories designer to join the • Following all key dates and deadlines within the seasonal calendar.
creative team.
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• General product room management and administration tasks where
required.
Requirements
• Tertiary qualification in Industrial Design / Fashion is essential.
• 4–5+ years design experience. Experience with accessories preferred but
not essential.
Love it
• Previous experience liaising with off-shore suppliers.
• High attention to detail with exceptional interpersonal & communication
skills.
• Strong negotiation skills.
• Ability to multi task and meet deadlines in a busy and fast paced work
environment.
• An enthusiastic, energetic and positive personality with a genuine love
of fashion, footwear & accessories.
• Love for fashion and a general creative personal style.
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• Identifying, forecasting and interpreting seasonal trends developing and
designing unique accessories product keeping in line with the brand’s
sophisticated style and quality.
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