Designer - Childrenswear

Who are we?At Target, we deliver quality products at prices the whole family will love for longer. We’re home to quality pieces, made for you and your life.With our iconic logo, we are one of the most renowned Australian retail brands and for almost 100 years, we have held a special place in the hearts and minds of Australian families.We’re immensely proud of our history and are looking for people to join us who are as excited by our future as we are.We’re excited to share that our team will be moving to our new Chadstone office in early 2026! This will be a space that brings us together — inspiring creativity, collaboration, and connection as we embark on this exciting new chapter.Join the teamWe have exciting opportunity for a Designer - Childrenswear to join the Target team! In this role you will we are looking for someone with an eye for innovation and be able to demonstrate your passion for creativity to deliver a cohesive product range aligned with the Target product aesthetic and quality strategy. This entails working collaboratively with key stakeholders to create and deliver a customer centric product range. Identify, interpret and implement global and market trends to grow sales through great looking product, articulated through effective communication (visual and verbal) and a high level of presentation skills.Create original, commercial, customer focused, coordinated product ranges including print and pattern/graphic design that best reflects Target’s ‘handwriting’ to grow incremental sales. This is executed through strong influencing, collaboration, tasteful aesthetics and eye for trend.What will you do?Responsibilities Will Include But Not Limited ToTrend forecastingIdentify, interpret and implement elevated trends using global trend and market research to add value through design and sales in line with Target handwriting.Visually articulate and effectively communicate the direction for the season.Present trend forecast effectively, including research to support trend.Maintain strong aesthetic taste and have an eye for the next trend that is commercial and can be bought in volume. Product developmentA thorough understanding of product materials and construction.Develop product offshore with TAS sourcing and TAS design.Ability to work confidently, and autonomously with key stakeholders in merchandise and design/ including KAS design.Develop commercial product within cost structure that is fit for purpose.Create visuals presentations to communicate effectively with all stakeholders.Create accurate and effective technical specification drawings/production art to deliver desirable samples and ultimately customer on floor experience.Brief and provide effective feedback to enable the TAS design team to deliver on key metrics such as print, pattern and product.Adhere to Target's Intellectual property requirements and processes.Accurate and timely adherence to critical path and production processes.Effective time management of workload and ability to plan and prioritise.Print and patternIdentify, interpret and implement global print and pattern trends.Develop commercial brief, customer focused print and pattern that best reflects Target’s handwriting and taste level.Create desirable print and pattern that is in line with Target’s ‘handwriting’ and unique to the external market.Create accurate and effective production art which delivers desirable print and pattern. Proficiency across all Target Merchandise Systems relevant to the role. What are we looking for?We're looking for an experienced, collaborative and passionate designer who is obsessed with fashion retail and ideally having a strong background in womenswear and intimates' apparel. We are looking for someone who is driven and can identify, interpret and implement trends using global trends and market to add value through design and sales in line with Target’s handwriting.Please note – that all applications must have a portfolio of relevant design work attached to be considered.To Be Successful In This RoleTertiary qualification in Fashion Graphic Design, Textiles or BuyingMinimum 4+ years of designing experience in a fast paced preferably retail environment or supplier to DDSProficient in the use of Adobe Creative Suite and Photoshop, Illustrator and IndesignA folio that demonstrates the ability to design product that is commercial and in line with Target Brand AestheticA technical understanding of product development, fabrics, garment fit & executionExperience working in a team environmentSolid knowledge of print types and limitations within print execution.Technical skills related to the area of product development. Fabric, materials and construction knowledge.Transferable skills and ability to adapt to product types for general merchandise design.Ability to develop product that is appealing to the Target customer.High level of aesthetic taste displayed in relation to colour, composition, materials, coordination and execution.Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines. Benefits We’ll OfferFlexible hybrid working options through our Flex Where, Flex When, Flex Well policy.Access to our team member discount program which can be used across our company network, including Target, Kmart, Bunnings, and Officeworks.A free OnePass membership offering free delivery across Target and Kmart on eligible product.Access to our benefits program, which entitles you to exclusive discounts and benefits in the areas of entertainment, travel, lifestyle, and health, with over 60 suppliers.We want you to feel rewarded for your commitment and hard work, that's why there is opportunity for eligible team members to participate in a bonus program.Free onsite parking when you’re required to come into the office.We offer inclusive parental leave and ongoing support through our partnership with Circle In for team members of all backgrounds and family circumstances.A dynamic learning and support program.Opportunity to fast-track your career through our Mentor Program as a Mentee or Mentor.Kudos recognition program, where you are nominated by your peers to spin a wheel, to win a stack of cool prizes.Wesfarmers is Kmart and Target’s parent company, and each year, eligible employees can elect to purchase shares through a salary sacrifice arrangement.Great career opportunities across the broader Wesfarmers Group.A place you can belong We celebrate the rich diversity of the communities in which we operate. We are committed to creating inclusive and safe environments where all our team members can contribute and succeed. We believe that all team members should feel valued, respected, and safe, and strive to ensure our recruitment process is accessible and welcoming, with applications encouraged from all candidates.We encourage you to tell us about any workplace adjustments that you would like by emailing kmartgroupcareers@kmart.com.au.