Designer - Women's sleepwear (12 Mth FTC)

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.

Join the team

This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate designer to contribute to a customer-loved category while helping shape innovative and commercially successful sleepwear ranges for Target

What will you do?

We have an exciting opportunity for a Designer – Women's Sleepwear to join the Target Design team on a 12-month fixed-term contract. In this role, you will bring your creativity, commercial awareness, and passion for product design to develop inspiring sleepwear ranges that align with Target’s brand aesthetic, quality standards, and customer needs.

Working closely with cross-functional partners, you will contribute to the creation and delivery of customer-focused product ranges, ensuring products are trend-right, commercially successful, and executed to the highest standard.

Key Responsibilities

Product Development

• Design commercial and inspiring sleepwear ranges that reflect the Target brand aesthetic and align with the category range architecture strategy.
• Partner closely with Product teams, Target Asia Sourcing (TAS), and key suppliers to deliver seamless product development and clear communication throughout the process.
• Manage the end-to-end sample process, including Development Samples (DS), Quality Assurance (QA), Colour Confirmation (CC), and Marketing/Go-to-Market samples.
• Ensure all product development activities are completed in line with critical path timelines and business deadlines.

Commercial Focus

• Identify sales and growth opportunities through trend analysis, colour direction, market research, and customer insights.
• Translate emerging market trends into commercially viable products that resonate with Target customers.
• Present design opportunities and recommendations effectively to key stakeholders.
• Where applicable, support cost negotiations and product build decisions to achieve target margins.

Quality & Brand Integrity

• Maintain a strong focus on delivering high-quality products that exceed customer expectations.
• Manage product feedback and incorporate learnings into future range development.
• Ensure accurate and up-to-date documentation throughout the product development lifecycle, including PLM system management.
• Uphold intellectual property and copyright standards, ensuring all design references are appropriately documented and stored within Target systems.
• Drive consistency in fit, quality, and design execution across the sleepwear category.

Benefits we’ll offer:

• Flexible 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.

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