Apparel Designer

Company Overview

The Warehouse Group (TWG) is a well-known New Zealand retail brand with a strong presence in communities nationwide. The business is focused on putting customers first and delivering great products and a standout shopping experience in a fast-moving retail environment.

Role Summary

The company is seeking an experienced Apparel Designer to join its in-house creative team. This role suits someone with strong apparel product development and graphic design capability, plus a collaborative working style. You will contribute to trend-led commercial ranges that appeal to customers and support the business’s apparel category.

What You Will Do

• Create apparel product concepts and graphics for seasonal ranges.
• Identify emerging trends in key items, colours, fabrics, details, and products to shape upcoming launches.
• Work closely with buying and sourcing teams to build unified and commercially strong ranges.
• Use market research and trend analysis to guide design decisions and refine product direction.

Experience and Technical Requirements

The ideal candidate is customer-focused, adaptable, and comfortable working in a busy retail setting with changing priorities and tight deadlines. You should bring solid design experience from concept through to finished product, with the ability to contribute creatively while keeping commercial needs in mind.

• Intermediate to senior-level design experience, including full product development from concept to execution.
• Experience in Activewear and Menswear is highly advantageous.
• Strong creative skills in graphics and textile design.
• Experience designing for a commercial retail environment.
• Advanced ability with Adobe Creative Suite, especially Illustrator and Photoshop.

Additional Information

TWG offers an engaging workplace where you can help shape retail brands that customers value and teams are proud of. The company says it values the right team fit and offers work that is challenging and rewarding, alongside supportive colleagues.

Benefits

• Staff discounts across the company’s brands.
• Paid birthday leave for permanent employees.
• Free parking, an onsite gym, and a café at the Northcote support office.
• Hybrid flexibility with up to two work-from-home days each week.
• 26 weeks of paid parental leave for permanent employees.
• Access to wellbeing support and development opportunities.

Application Note

Applicants are expected to include a small sample of their work or portfolio, which will be reviewed during the application process.