Since 2011, THE ICONIC has redefined the future of retail in Australia and New Zealand. As the #1 fashion e-commerce & lifestyle destination in the region, our e-commerce platforms provide an inspiring and seamless end-to-end customer experience through our own technology innovations.

THE ICONIC Commercial team sits at the heart of fashion, product and customer insight —blending data, trends and commercial smarts to shape what our customers see, love and shop next.

Our Category Buying team partners closely with Planning to curate exciting, customer-first ranges that drive sales, maximise profit and keep THE ICONIC ahead of the curve. From spotting what’s trending to building forward-thinking assortments, the team plays a key role in delivering a platform of choice for our customers.

Working hand-in-hand with Finance, Operations and teams across GFG, Commercial helps bring our strategy to life — ensuring we make smart decisions, forecast accurately and deliver the future of fashion, every day.

We are currently looking for a Assistant Designer to join our own brand team. Reporting into our Own Brand Buying Manager, this role is essential in driving the conception and development of all product in your allocated category by always driving innovation & creativity.

About the role:

Understand and drive company wide strategies and OKR’s.
Maintain a close link with manufacturers to ensure seamless handover of developments, taking direct accountability for making sure all sample technical packs submitted are accurate, completed and submitted in line with set timeframes
Communicate regularly with the Design Team to ensure any critical design issues or developments are highlighted and resolved when required
Select, develop, and source fabrications, colours, trims etc. in line with company standards
Attends fit sessions and uses technical ability to ensure best fit is achieved and approve final samples with GT when required
Support with sample management, Tech packs and Tech Drawing
Support with trend forecasting
Approve all details of final product in line with original design brief
Understands the manufacturing structure of the supplier’s business in order to recognise cost & manufacturing opportunities for every design submitted
Participating in range planning meetings to ensure the range is balanced in styling, colour and fabrications.
Ensuring range boards are up to date and planned accordingly

What it takes

Minimum of 2 years of experience working in a design team with Product Development or Design.
Experience with Print, Fabric and trim development
Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
Strong trend forecasting skills with a commercial eye for fashion
Ability to time manage work load in a fast-paced environment and prioritise tasks effectively
Proficient in illustrator and photoshop would be advantageous
Knowledge of industry regulations and compliance requirements.

Life at THE ICONIC

From our ways of working to our growth mindset and sustainable approach, we each add unique value and have an incredible amount of fun doing it! People are our greatest asset and our ICONITE experience is designed to empower you to do your best work.

Here’s what to expect when you join THE ICONIC:

Flexible working. We offer a hybrid working model so you can do your best work in a way that works for you
The learning collective. Get your knowledge fix with our learning days, hackathons & Linkedin Learning
Parents at THE ICONIC. Access to our parental leave program and an extra day off for your kids' first day of school every year
Birthday leave. Enjoy a paid day off for your birthday and an ICONIC voucher to treat yourself
Curate your style. No matter what your style is, we have got you covered with our Amazing staff discount and our famous sample sales
Wellbeing. Access to our Fitness Passport and our company wellbeing programs
People first. Access to our Employee Assistance Program for you and your family
Volunteer days. Work as a Charity Partner with Thread Together for society and environmental change.

We are committed to providing reasonable arrangements to all individuals participating in our application and interview process, and while performing job functions. If you require any accommodations or adjustments prior to the submission of your application or throughout your interview process, please contact our Talent Acquisition team directly: talent.attraction@theiconic.com.au

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