Junior Designer - Country Road (Womenswear)

As Australia’s favourite lifestyle brand, beloved around the world, we deliver timeless Australian style that is designed for life and made to last. 

Are you passionate about design and excited to grow your career with a creative team? As our Junior Designer, you'll play an integral role in bringing our collections to life, supporting the Senior Designer and the broader Design team to research, develop and design products that resonate with the Country Road customer. If you're driven by creativity, have a keen eye for detail, and are ready to make your mark, we would love to hear from you.

How You Will Contribute

• Support Senior Designer to design a product range aligned to the brand creative product strategy set by the Head of Design , aligned to the option plan, price points, margin targets and trade insights
• Research projects including emerging trend and inspiration based on customer segmentation, creative product strategy and brand direction
• Support Senior Designer to conceptualise and sketch the range; develop and maintenance of all range documents
• Complete thorough and detailed product briefing specifications for vendors (including technical and construction specifications)
• Prepare and collate relevant samples and documentation for key meetings as requested
• Collaborate with Pod partners on product range (Buying, Tech Design, Planning and PD)
• Evaluate range performance by assessing weekly sales reports and attending trade meetings, taking learnings into future actions
• Adhere to company timetable and critical path to ensure delivery into stores is on time.

Capabilities we value 

• Diploma or degree qualification in Design
• Previous experience or equivalent in a Junior design role
• Experience working with local and off-shore vendors
• Proven track record of designing & developing commercially successful product ranges
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to multi-task and collaborate effectively within a team environment
• Proven teamwork and collaboration abilities, thriving in dynamic and fast-paced settings
• Genuine interest in Womenswear, paired with creative flair and a passion for innovative design
• Meticulous attention to detail, ensuring high-quality outcomes in all tasks
• Exceptional organisational skills, with a strong focus on meeting deadlines
• Strong CAD (Adobe) and Excel skills
• Effective problem-solving abilities, demonstrating resourcefulness and critical thinking.

What we offer

• Bi-annual product allowance, access to sample sales and 40% discount for you and your immediate family across all CRG brands
• Flex your leave your way, including birthday leave, volunteer leave, personal leave and more
• Access to health and wellbeing support, including Health Insurance, 24/7 EAP counselling, discounted gym memberships and financial advice services
• 18 weeks paid parental leave program for eligible employees with return-to-work clothing allowance
• Internal career opportunities across our portfolio of brands
• Annual learning calendar to support your ongoing development
• Support impactful community and charity partnerships across our brands, including OCRF, Our Watch, First Nations Reconciliation, Movember, Red Cross and Landcare.

Who We Are 

Country Road Group is a design-led portfolio of premium fashion brands, comprising five iconic labels: Country Road, Mimco, Trenery, Witchery and Politix. Each brand has its own story, and together they hold a market-leading position in the mid to upper tier of Australia's specialty fashion segment with a focus on delivering our ambition to build a portfolio of distinctive brands that drive sustainable growth. Country Road Group is part of Woolworths Holdings Limited (South Africa), a leading Southern Hemisphere retail group. 

Country Road Group acknowledges the Traditional Owners of Country throughout Australia and recognises their continuing connection to lands, waters and communities. We pay our respects to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures and to Elders past and present.   

We’re committed to inclusion and accessibility. If we can support you with any adjustments at any stage, please let us know.