Graphic & Print Designer - Apparel

Mulgrave, VIC
Permanent
Full-time

2 hours ago

Brighter Futures Start HereWe are an inclusive team who power two of the most iconic and loved brands, Kmart and Target. We have more than 50,000 passionate individuals across our stores, distribution centres, and offices around the globe.With our brands touching the lives of almost two million customers every week, you'll feel the impact of the work you'll do every day. As a leader in the retail market, we're optimistic about our future and yours. We're changing at a rapid rate, giving you challenging work that you'll be proud of.Join the teamWe have an exciting opportunity for a Graphic Designer Apparel to join our Team! You will create commercial, customer focused, coordinated graphics, applied to product ranges that best reflects Kmart's 'handwriting' to grow incremental sales. This is executed through collaboration with your fellow designer, tasteful aesthetics and eye for trend.PORTFOLIO OF WORKS REQUIRED TO BE ATTACHED.What you'll be doingAs a collaborative, passionate & driven print & graphic designer, you will work hand-in-hand with our wonderful Design team to create fantastic product that brings memorable moments into our customers lives. This is such an exciting opportunity to design desirable & on-trend print artwork for women and really have impact!As a designer working for Kmart you will identify, interpret and implement global market trends to grow sales through great looking everyday productTrend Forecasting

Identify, interpret and implement graphic trends using global trends and markets to add value through graphic design and sales in line with Kmart 'handwriting.'
Visually articulate and effectively communicate the graphic direction for the season.
Present graphic trend forecast effectively to a target audience including evidence to support this trend.
Maintain strong aesthetic taste and have an eye for the next commercial volume graphic trend/direction/style.

Ranging

Have the ability to interpret range architecture to create commercial, customer focused, co-ordinated artwork across ranges that best reflect Kmart's handwriting and taste level.
Brief and provide support for overseas graphic designers and ensure coordination for commercial graphic outcomes.

Product Development

Create desirable graphics to be applied to products - in line with Kmart's 'handwriting' that are unique to the external market.
A thorough understanding of product materials and construction.

To be successful in this role you'll have

5 + years' experience as a Graphic Designer apparel in a print or graphic design role within apparel design (textile yardages and placement prints)
Graphic Design, Surface Pattern, Illustration design degree or similar
Experience in apparel graphic design for menswear, womenswear or children's wear is preferable

High proficiency in Illustrator, Photoshop and InDesign * Strong ability to forecast and implement a commercial and broad appeal trend

Ability to work confidently, and autonomously with key stakeholders in merchandise and design
Highly proficient in illustrator and photoshop as well as the ability to create accurate graphic art
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple tasks
Confident & articulate presentation skills
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
Effective time management of workload and ability to plan and prioritise with O/S team to effectively create volume ranges - one handwriting

Benefits we'll offer you

Flexible hybrid working options through our Flex Where, Flex When, Flex Well policy.
A team member discount card that gives you a discount at Kmart, Target, Officeworks and Bunnings
Access to the Kmart for You 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 eligible team members get the opportunity to participate in a bonus program
We offer inclusive parental leave, and ongoing support offered though 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
A Kudos recognition program, where you are nominated by your peers to spin a wheel, to win a stack of cool prizes
Great career opportunities across the broader Wesfarmers Group

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.If you would like to explore a career with Kmart and this sounds like the perfect role for you - apply now!#LI-Hybrid

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