Graphics Lead - Apparel

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 team

In this role, you will be a senior working collaboratively with key stakeholders to offer a professional and creative textiles graphics service to Target, designing commercial artwork representative of key trends to drive sales and profitability.

We would love to see your creative flair and a portfolio of your works is required to be attached to your application.

What will you do?

As a Graphics Lead at Target you’ll: 

• Lead and inspire the Textiles graphics function (both internal and external resources) to deliver graphics that are on trend and in line with the overall direction of the business
• Work collaboratively with Design and Buying to create and design commercial placement and yardage graphics
• Conduct ongoing market research to identify and drive graphics trend through pushing designs, colour, style and printing techniques.
• Take responsibility of responding to design briefs with commercial, innovative and inspiring graphics and concepts
• Manage multiple deadlines to deliver print direction and artwork for each quarter, in line with critical path
• Support with the delivery of trend presentations to sell designs to key stakeholders

Trend Forecasting

• Identify, interpret and implement graphic trends using global trends and markets to add value through graphic design and sales in line with Target ‘handwriting.’
• Visually articulate and effectively communicate the graphic direction for the season and stay ahead of fashion trends to ensure our designs are always current and desirable.
• 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 Target’s handwriting and taste level.
• Develop a range of graphics that align with our product lines and brand identity.

What are we looking for? 

The ideal candidate will have tertiary qualifications in Design, Textiles or Fashion with strong working experience in a Graphic Design role in a fast-paced retail environment with experience leading teams. Demonstrated success designing product that is commercial is essential as is proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign and Firefly) and Procreate, ability to work across multiple categories and build strong working relationships cross-functionally. Understanding of AI tools is beneficial. We'd also love you to have:

• 5 + years’ experience as a Graphic Designer in apparel design including garment drawings, textile yardages and placements
• Graphic Design, Surface Pattern, Illustration design degree or similar
• Experience in apparel graphic design for kids, menswear, womenswear or soft home is preferable
• Effective time management of workload and ability to plan and prioritise effectively create volume ranges – one handwriting
• Ability to work confidently, and autonomously with key stakeholders in merchandise and design/ including Target Asia design team.
• Highly proficient in illustrator and photoshop as well as the ability to create accurate graphic art
• Transferable skills with ability to adapt to product types (shape, material, application etc)
• High level of aesthetic taste displayed in relation to colour, composition, materials, coordination and execution

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.