Surface and Product Design

at  The Warehouse Group

Company Description
He aha te mea nui o te ao? He Tāngata, He Tāngata, He Tāngata. What is the greatest thing in the world? It is people, it is people, it is people.
The retail world is changing and the need to be responsive is more important than ever when it comes to developing quality products, at the right price, that our customers love.
Our purpose at The Warehouse Group (TWG) is ‘Helping Kiwis live better every day.” We’re at an exciting phase of transformation, evolving our way of working as the retail industry continues to transform. As a company, we’re going agile to ensure our customers always come first. To meet the ever-changing demands of our customers, we’re simplifying the way we work, speeding up decision making, and breaking down the hierarchy so we work better, faster.
Job Description
Reporting to the GM & Home Design Chapter Lead, we’re looking for an exceptional creative talent with a strong collaborative approach to join our team.
This is a rewarding opportunity where you will see your design career really come alive and your wheelhouse of graphic and textile design experience will drive the squad’s mission and deliver goals and quality outcomes!
This team supports a broad range of categories by designing and developing ranges of our products including bedding, soft textiles, housewares, stationery and sleepwear with further opportunity to get involved in wider general merchandise ranges for The Warehouse Group.

A snapshot of the role will see you:

• Research and apply market & trend information through design analytics.
• Trend forecasting key items, colours, fabrics, details and products for seasonal launches for the home, sleepwear and general merchandise areas
• Daily work alongside the buying and sourcing chapter members, and wider design chapter to curate and build cohesive ranges

Qualifications

You will be someone who enjoys a dynamic and varied role with a great eye, passion for trends and graphic design! More importantly you’ll have the ability to translate these ideas into products our will customers love!

• Proven intermediate to senior level designer experience including taking product from concept through execution and partnering with overseas manufacturers
• Customer-centric approach with proven ability to research and apply market/trend knowledge
• Demonstrated creative ability including graphics, textile design, visual merchandising
• Commercial sense working within a retail environment
• Highly proficient in Adobe Creative Suite, particularly Illustrator & Photoshop
• Experience with license product & protocols would be a bonus

We work in the dynamic, fast-paced retail environment with key deadlines and pathways; nimble to change with strong ability to adapt quickly to priorities and deliver to tight deadlines will be key! We are looking for a passionate team player who showcases the curiosity, collaboration and performance driven Agile attributes to succeed with the team and business.
Additional Information
What’s in it for you? We offer a dynamic, supportive team environment within a business that cares about and recognises individuals. The business is at an exciting point in its life story. By empowering our teams and increasing cross-collaboration, we aim to make TWG New Zealand’s best place to work! Read so far and excited about this opportunity? Interested and available to take on a contract role immediately? Apply now with your CV and portfolio

A snapshot of the role will see you:

• Research and apply market & trend information through design analytics.
• Trend forecasting key items, colours, fabrics, details and products for seasonal launches for the home, sleepwear and general merchandise areas
• Daily work alongside the buying and sourcing chapter members, and wider design chapter to curate and build cohesive range

You will be someone who enjoys a dynamic and varied role with a great eye, passion for trends and graphic design! More importantly you’ll have the ability to translate these ideas into products our will customers love!

• Proven intermediate to senior level designer experience including taking product from concept through execution and partnering with overseas manufacturers
• Customer-centric approach with proven ability to research and apply market/trend knowledge
• Demonstrated creative ability including graphics, textile design, visual merchandising
• Commercial sense working within a retail environment
• Highly proficient in Adobe Creative Suite, particularly Illustrator & Photoshop
• Experience with license product & protocols would be a bonu