Lead Designer and Trend Forecaster at White Fox Boutique

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

21 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

20 Feb, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Trend Forecasting, Collection Development, Adobe Creative Suite, Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop, Fashion Design, Trend Interpretation, Team Leadership, Mentoring, Timeline Management, Workload Distribution, Fabrication Knowledge, Garment Construction, Fit Knowledge, Commercial Acumen

Industry

Retail

Description

White Fox is a globally recognised fashion brand loved by babes and celebs worldwide. Established in 2013 and based in Sydney, Australia, White Fox has quickly become the go-to online fashion destination and is continuing to take over wardrobes everywhere. We are looking for a Lead Designer and Trend Forecaster to join our growing team. Key Responsibilities: Responsible for owning and delivering trend-led, commercially successful collections that align with White Fox’s brand aesthetic. Lead seasonal trend forecasting across runway, street style, social media and competitors. Identify and interpret macro and micro trends relevant to the brand’s customer. Develop seasonal mood boards, key themes and collection frameworks for all collections. Establish cohesive colour palettes, print direction and fabrication stories that flow consistently across categories. Create original, on-brand designs aligned with customer profiles and brand DNA. Oversee the design process from initial concept through to handover. Lead and mentor the design team, managing timelines, planning and workload distribution to ensure critical path deadlines are met. Provide structured guidance and development to junior team members, elevating both creative output and execution standards. Tertiary qualifications in fashion design High proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop). 4-6 years’ experience in fashion design within a fast-paced fashion environment. Strong understanding of global fashion markets and cultural trends. Ability to interpret creative inspiration into commercially relevant direction. Experience leading a design team, managing timelines and workload distribution. Strong knowledge of fabrication, garment construction and fit. Strong organisational skills and ability to work across multiple timelines. Commercially minded while maintaining creative integrity. Collaborative and able to influence cross-functional teams. Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment. Ownership of seasonal trend direction and collection frameworks Opportunity to drive macro and micro trend interpretation for a globally recognised brand Stunning offices, including an onsite gym & kitchen stocked with lots of goodies On-site pilates and yoga classes Access to the in-house coffee bar Rosebery location with onsite parking Monthly clothing allowance + ongoing clothing discounts Fun events throughout the year Employee Assistance Program

Responsibilities

The Lead Designer and Trend Forecaster will be responsible for owning and delivering trend-led, commercially successful collections that align with the brand aesthetic. This includes leading seasonal trend forecasting across various sources and overseeing the entire design process from concept to handover.