Designer - Childrenswear

Role overview

MYER is looking for a Designer to join its Childrenswear team and play a key part in delivering the product direction for Myer Exclusive Brands. In this role, you will shape the design direction for Tilii, a fashion-focused girlswear label for ages 8 to 16. The position offers a chance to contribute within the Childrenswear team, apply your design background to a Myer Exclusive Brand, and work in a hybrid arrangement across the Docklands office and home.

Please include a low-resolution portfolio of your work with your application, as this is required to be considered for the role.

What you'll do

• Take product ideas from initial concept through to production, with a strong focus on continuously improving the product offer.
• Research trends using a commercial mindset and keeping the end customer in mind.
• Translate the brand vision into original artwork using CAD and illustration, and produce accurate design packs with specifications.
• Partner with the buying team to build products that reflect the DNA of the Myer Exclusive Brands.
• Develop the brand direction through mood boards, colour narratives, and print research that stay true to the brand identity.
• Create a recognisable design handwriting for the brand and keep refining it over time.
• Design new styles to strengthen the range, including selecting suitable fabrics and trims.
• Prepare design packs for vendors and sourcing partners so they can develop seasonal styles correctly.
• Maintain range boards, flow boards, and visual materials for range review meetings.
• Use graphic design capability where needed and prepare production-ready technical details for print artwork, including placement, size, colour, and printing method.
• Work with buyers to improve product through sourcing opportunities and help evolve the brand through better qualities, sampling, and pricing.
• Handle administrative tasks connected to range boards, flow boards, and updated visuals for reviews.

What we're looking for

• A tertiary qualification in design, or equivalent industry experience relevant to the role.
• At least 3 years of experience in design, product development, or a comparable retail setting.
• Strong knowledge of the market, customer groups, current trends, and competitor activity.
• Ability to interpret global trends and adapt them for the Australian market in a clear and effective way.
• Solid understanding of garment construction, finishing techniques, fabric properties, washes, treatments, and weights.
• Advanced skills in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, and Photoshop.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft applications.
• Commercial awareness with understanding of retail, financial, and business drivers.
• Experience in a medium-sized retail business would be an advantage.
• Comfort working in a fast-moving team alongside buying, QA, and sourcing colleagues.
• Strong organisation and time management skills, with the ability to manage deadlines and multiple priorities.

Additional information

This is a full-time onsite role based in Docklands, Victoria, Australia, with a flexible hybrid working model between the office and home.

Brand and product focus

The role is centred on the Tilii brand, a Myer Exclusive Brand aimed at fashionable girlswear for ages 8 to 16, with a strong emphasis on original design, commercial relevance, and ongoing product elevation.