Designer - Apparel at The Warehouse Group

Kaipātiki, Auckland, New Zealand -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

21 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

23 Mar, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Product Development, Graphic Design, Trend Forecasting, Textile Design, Range Curation, Design Analytics, Adobe Creative Suite, Illustrator, Photoshop, Activewear Design, Menswear Design, Commercial Design, Collaboration, Adaptability, Technical Skills

Industry

Retail

Description

Company Description The Warehouse Group (TWG) is a Kiwi household name, and we proudly recognise the role that we play in communities throughout New Zealand. We have our customers top of mind as we work & passionately purposefully together, delivering quality products and unparalleled experience for our customers, in a retail world that is dynamic and ever-changing! Apparel is a key category for the business – and we’re looking for a talented Apparel Designer with exceptional product development and graphic design skills and a strong collaborative approach to join our passionate in-house design team! Job Description Our in-house Design team is the creative conduit in the business – working alongside our buying and sourcing departments, this is a dynamic & varied role with lots of opportunity to set trends, add value, creativity – what could be better than designing commercial ranges our customers will fall in love with and proudly say “Got it from The Warehouse!”. Your wheelhouse of product development, technical textile and design skills and experience will help deliver exciting, must-have trend focused ranges! A snapshot of the role will see you: Product development and graphics design for apparel ranges Trend forecasting key items, colours, fabrics, details and products for seasonal launches for the apparel categories. Work collaboratively with buying and sourcing teams to curate and build cohesive ranges Research and apply market & trend information through design analytics. Qualifications You’ll have true customer mindset and ability to design fitting commercial needs! A passionate team player with a collaborative approach will enjoy working in the dynamic, fast-paced retail environment. You’ll be nimble to change with a strong ability to adapt quickly to priorities and deliver to tight deadlines. Proven intermediate to senior level designer experience including taking product from concept through execution Experience working across Activewear and Menswear highly desirable Demonstrated creative ability including graphics, textile design Designing for a commercial, retail environment Highly proficient in Adobe Creative Suite, particularly Illustrator & Photoshop Additional Information Come work with us as we look to build exceptional retail brands that customers love and our teams take pride in! We are intentional about finding the right people to allow us to work best as a team and truly make a difference for the business and our customers. What we can promise in return is work that will challenge & excite, working with passionate like-minded people. We offer a range of benefits that work for you and your career which include: Team member discounts across our brands Paid birthday day off for permanent team members Free parking, onsite gym and café at our Northcote support office We value collaboration & flexibility – embracing hybrid working, up to 2 days working from home 26 weeks paid parental leave for permanent team members A range of wellbeing support and development opportunities Excited by the opportunity? Apply today – please include a small sample of your work/portfolio; this will be reviewed as part of your application. Contract Type: Permanent

Responsibilities

The role involves product development and graphic design for apparel ranges, including trend forecasting for key items, colors, fabrics, and details for seasonal launches. The designer will collaborate closely with buying and sourcing teams to curate cohesive and trend-focused ranges.