Design Assistants

Who are we?

We are one of Australia’s most-loved retail brands and a dedicated team of over 12,000 people. For almost 100 years we have held a special place in the hearts and minds of Australian families.
We are unstoppable in our drive to digitally transform Target to delight our customers every day through a multi- channel shopping experience.
There’s never been a more exciting time to join our team.

We are an iconic Australian brand

With our instantly recognisable logo, we are one of the most iconic brands on the Australian retail market. From first baby clothes to first fashion moments, we have created special memories that families across the country hold dear. By making affordable quality and style accessible for all, we have built a reputation for helping Australian families live better.

We are a great place to work and grow

We are a close-knit team led by passionate and supportive leaders who are committed to helping you be your best. You’ll be challenged and inspired in equal measure as we continue to transform our business.

What will you do?

With continued growth at Target, we have exciting opportunities for experienced Design Assistants to join our Merchandise team!  As the Design Assistant, your primary responsibility is to work collaboratively with the designer and design team to assist with day to day roles and responsibilities.
This role supports the designers to focus on driving the handwriting, taste levels and product desirability of the department to exceed customer expectations and grow incremental sales.

Responsibilities include, but not limited:

General Design Support

• Liaise with suppliers on all aspects of product development to ensure on-time delivery and quality standards
• Follow up and assist with approvals and sample submissions from suppliers
• Attend all fittings with Designer, creation on ongoing processes
• Collaborate with multiple stakeholders
• Work closely with the design team to develop new and exciting styles for the range
• Communicate regularly on any production issues / shortfalls throughout all stages of the process
  ensuring we are minimising any impact to the critical path
• Supporting the overall end to end function of the design team

Trends

• Contribute to trend research
• Collating / pulling together trend boards
• Assist with designer all trend related activities and tasks i.e. Colour palettes, samples.

Ranging

• Support the Designer with range board creation and upkeep
• Assisting with range board release to suppliers
• Supporting design in range sign off's and preparing samples and relevant items for ranging and development
• Work with designer to coordinate the sourcing of fabrics and trims in line with the design brief
• Supplier Management for all design samples and chasing samples for Range sign off
• Ongoing update management to option plan

Technical

• Support with technical drawings and must be proficient in Adobe illustrator and CAD
• Assist with style briefs, tech packs and creative briefs
• Liaise with the designer to receive and comment on fabric qualities, lab dips, prints, trims etc. within
  the required production time allocated for the approval process
• Support Designer on providing feedback on strike-offs, lab dips, trims and design samples
• Assisting and creating, maintaining and  documentation of product development lifecycle and PLM system

What are we looking for?

The ideal candidates will have a tertiary qualification in Tertiary Design Degree or Diploma with at least 2+ years’ experience in Graphic Design, Surface Pattern, Illustration Design or similar, in a specialty retail environment.  

You will have the following knowledge, skills and qualifications:

• Proficient in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop,CAD and LAB dips including Microsoft Suite
• Ability to complete tech packs and creating accurate technical specification drawings     
• Knowledge of construction and technical skills related to the area of product development
• Understanding Critical Path and work to milestones 
• Creative and exceptional eye for design and detail
• Ability to work in a fast paced, changing environment   

What will you get?

Target has some great benefits, including:

•  Great career opportunities across the Wesfarmers Group
•  Team Member discounts across Target, Kmart, Bunnings and Officeworks.
•  A free One Pass membership offering free delivery across Kmart and Target on eligible product
•  Access to Employee Assistance Program
•  Convenient location next to freeway and train station, with free onsite parking and a café!
•  Novated leasing options
•  Paid parental leave scheme
•  Flexible hybrid work arrangements through our Flex Where, Flex When, Flex Well policy, spending 60% of your week in our Target Store Support Office (including Work-From-Home days with a real work-life) balance
•  Reflection room, space for prayer, meditation, or time for yourself
•  A Supported Learning and Career Development program
•  Opportunity in Wesfarmers Share Plan access (where eligible) and to participate in a bonus program (where eligible).

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.
 

If you would like to explore a career with Target and this sounds like the perfect role for you – apply now!

#LI-Hybrid