Senior Designer -Womens (Preview)

<h2><u>Who are We?</u></h2> <p> </p> <p>At Target, we’re getting back to what we’re famous for - real quality, that’s really affordable. We’re making products that stand up to the test of everyday life, at prices that don’t cost the earth. <br/> We’re making mums happy. Kids smile. Family life, that little bit easier.We’re making sure every Australian can enjoy our products, whilst making a positive difference to our planet so families can trust and rely on us for generations to come.That’s the Target Australians needs right now. And that’s the Target we’re here to be.</p> <p>With our instantly recognisable logo we are one of the most iconic brands on the Australian retail market and for almost 100 years we have held a special place in the hearts and minds of Australian families.. It brings us loyal customers who love and trust us. 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.<br/> Friendships are found here - we have authentic, genuine relationships with our team mates, and we're led by supportive leaders. In this team quality, design and style are in our DNA - we are a close-knit bunch and the fabric of our team is passion, respect and diversity.</p> <p>As an iconic Australian retailer we’re immensely proud of our history and need people to join us who are as excited by our future as we are!</p> <p> </p> <p>That’s who we are. That’s Target.</p> <p> </p> <h2><u>What will you do?</u></h2> <p> </p> <p>As the Senior Designer Women's you will be reporting to the Head of Design, POV and Trend Womens. In this role you will be instrumental in delivering a cohesive womenswear range aligned with the Target product aesthetic and quality strategy. This entails working collaboratively with key stakeholders to create and deliver a customer centric product range within the required timelines that will drive sales and profitability in line with Target's values.   <br/>  </p> <p> <br/> Some of the key responsibilities are:</p> <p><u>Product Development</u></p> <ul> <li>Create commercial and inspiring product ranges in line with the Target brand aesthetic- to deliver the agreed product strategy</li> <li>Work collaboratively with the Product team to ensure the designed range aligns to the range architecture strategy</li> <li>Demonstrate a customer facing approach to market research, ability to articulate product opportunities to influence product strategy</li> <li>Collaboratively work with Target Asia Sourcing (TAS)/ as well as department specific vendors to ensure a seamless workflow, and clear communication</li> <li>Responsible for the management of product registration, ensuring accuracy of attributing information and responsible for overseeing management of samples</li> <li>Responsible for ensuring that all department product tasks are completed in line with critical path deadlines, including approval of strike-offs, lab dips, sample feedback comments, fabric submissions and sample requirement<br/>  </li> </ul> <p><u>Commercial</u></p> <p><br/> •    Demonstrate a strong ability to identify sales opportunities through trend, colour, market research, and customer insights. Ability to translate market and trends in a commercially viable way, and articulate opportunity to stakeholders <br/> •    Actively contribute to trade through product and sales analysis<br/> •    Negotiate costs as part of the product build</p> <p><u>Quality and Style</u></p> <p><br/> •    A dedicated focus on delivering the best quality product to our customer in relation to fit, feel, look, durability, functionality, safety and versatility of garment<br/> •    Responsible for managing the feedback process on strike offs, lab dips, trim and Design samples<br/> •    Responsible for managing the maintenance of documentation for the end-to-end product development lifecycle and PLM system<br/> •    Set, lead and co-ordinate product vision trends within Apparel<br/> •    Visually articulate and effectively communicate the direction for the season and continuous improvement of Trend process</p> <p> </p> <h2><u>What are we looking for?</u></h2> <p> </p> <p>We're looking for an experienced, collaborative and passionate designer who is obsessed with fashion retail and ideally having a strong background in womenswear. We are looking for someone who is driven and can identify, interpret and implement trends using global trends and market to add value through design and sales in line with Target’s handwriting.</p> <p> </p> <p><u>Please note – that all applications must have a portfolio of relevant design work attached to be considered.</u></p> <p><br/> <u>To be successful in this role:</u></p> <p>•    Tertiary qualification in Fashion Design or Buying<br/> •    Proficient in the use of Adobe Creative Suite and Photoshop, Illustrator and Indesign <br/> •