Girlswear Designer
Now Hiring | Market Leader in Soft Goods | Melbourne
The Brand |
This business is a market leader in licensed and branded apparel within the Australian retail landscape. Partnering with globally recognised licensors and major national retailers, the company delivers high-volume, design-led ranges across babywear, outerwear, sleepwear and more.
We are seeking a Girlswear Designer to work on licensed product across key categories. This is a role for a graphic design-led fashion designer who thrives on bringing brand worlds to life through commercially sharp, trend-forward ranges. If you have experience working with licensing guidelines, love building cohesive stories through print and placement, and want to join one of the largest branded and licensing apparel businesses in the market, this is a rare opportunity to step into a fast-paced, high-impact design environment with genuine scale and reach.
The Role I
Reporting to the Account Manager, this position is responsible for developing and designing seasonal ranges across multiple categories, including men's, women's, and kids' outerwear and sleepwear.
You'll bring fashion-forward yet commercial product stories to life, balancing trend relevance with licensor requirements and retail customer needs. This role suits someone motivated, proactive, and energised by working in a fast-paced, high-output environment.
Researching seasonal trends, shapes, and colour palettes to create mood boards that guide each range.
Designing product storyboards using Illustrator and Photoshop.
Executing graphic design elements including yardage and placement prints.
Collaborating with production assistants and garment technicians to bring designs into production accurately and efficiently.
The Skills |
Strong graphic design capability in Photoshop and Illustrator.
Tertiary qualification in Fashion Design or Graphic Design.
Previous experience as a Designer or Graphic Designer within babywear/apparel, sleepwear, and/or licensed product (preferred).
Ability to research, interpret, and present key upcoming fashion trends.
Confidence designing creatively within licensor brand guidelines.
Solid understanding of garment manufacturing, fabrications, and print techniques.
Comfortable working at pace in a dynamic and collaborative team.
Highly organised, self-motivated, and consistently positive in approach.
The Offer |
Exposure to both licensed and retail-driven product development.
A motivated, upbeat team culture that values initiative and design thinking.
A fast-moving environment where strong ideas and commercial creativity are genuinely supported.
On-site parking in the CBD.
Huge benefits and discounts across multiple businesses and brands.
2 WFH days per week!
The Talent Mill Recruitment division is a bespoke consultancy and talent acquisition specialist within the fashion, lifestyle and retail industries. With more than 10 years specialist expertise with luxury, lifestyle & fashion brands globally we discover, recognize, and connect inspiring individuals to the most desirable brands as a trusted support to founder-led start-ups, SME’s and multinational corporations within the fashion & retail industry.
Recruitment – but make it ethical not transactional. Quality over quantity – always. Truly consultative and delivered at pace. We hold a genuine passion and expertise for the industries we support, and offer a unique and modern recruitment proposition – one where we develop long term, meaningful connections, add value and deliver an unforgettable service.