Designer - Textile & Graphics (Contract until April 2027) at The Warehouse Group

Kaipātiki, Auckland, New Zealand -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

20 Jul, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

21 Apr, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Graphic design, Textile design, Trend forecasting, Adobe Creative Suite, Illustrator, Photoshop, Market analysis, Product development, Cross-functional collaboration, Time management, Apparel design, Commercial awareness, Attention to detail, Retail design

Industry

Retail

Description

Company Description Our design team supports a broad range of categories by designing and developing ranges of products that are truly unique (can’t find them anywhere but The Warehouse!), exciting and must-haves for our customers. This is a rewarding opportunity where your wheelhouse of graphics experience will help drive our design success! This is a parental leave contract until April 2027. Job Description Our in-house Design team is the creative conduit in the business - our Designers (working collaboratively & alongside our buying and sourcing departments) proactively research trend, design graphics and add to the creation and curation of our ranges in an exciting and cohesive way. Your work will end up on our shelves in front of our customers so a true customer mindset and ability to design fitting business and commercial needs is a must! 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, new collections across apparel Work collaboratively with buying and sourcing teams to curate and build cohesive ranges Qualifications You will be someone who enjoys a dynamic and varied role with a great eye, attention to detail to work to guidelines, and passion for trends and graphic design! Retail is dynamic & fast-paced - Cross-functional collaboration and time management is paramount! We’re keen to hear from designers at all levels – your mindset, customer centric approach and adaptability will be key! Designer/fashion/apparel experience - take 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 Commercial sense working within a 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 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 Read so far and excited about this opportunity? Apply now with your CV and portfolio. Contract Type: Fixed Term

Responsibilities

The designer will research market trends and collaborate with buying and sourcing teams to create and curate cohesive product ranges. They are responsible for taking products from concept through to execution while ensuring designs meet commercial and customer needs.