Forever New - Knitwear Designer

Designer - Forever New

Forever New is a womens fashion brand which celebrates the feminine beauty of women and is inspired by global trends in fashion, art, music and theatre.

With over 100 stores across seven countries including Australia, China, India, Singapore, South Africa, Turkey and New Zealand, we are fast becoming the first choice fashion destination where our customers can get the latest 'up to the minute' international looks.

Due to rapid company expansion we are seeking a Designer to join our friendly Head Office team located in Kew East, Melbourne.

Reporting to the Buying and Design Manager, you have a keen eye for fashion and are always up to date with the latest global trends, using your creative flair to translate them for the Forever New range.

Your role is to design and develop the Forever New range to reflect the brand in being high quality and fashion forward. You will be working in a fast paced environment and therefore must be dedicated, hard working and have the ability to work under pressure.

You will research current trends and express these translations and your ideas through mood boards and colour palettes, presenting your concepts to the buying team. You will liaise with our in-house Graphic Designer to bring your ideas to life.

Your responsibilities include:

Research current trends to develop key shapes & looks
Create mood boards and colour palettes and present concepts to the buying team
Liaise with internal Graphic Designers to develop graphics and yardage prints
Complete garment sketch and design with key measurements and construction details for sampling and clear specifications to handover to Production Co-ordinator to develop with China
Overseas inspiration, buying and sourcing trips
Utilise bought samples as inspiration and adapt concept to our brand to build range
Participate in range reviews preparing mood boards, concepts and ensure all samples are mocked up with correct prints/colours for buyers to show range.
Attend fit sessions to ensure product reflects original design concept and is correct fit and quality

The ideal candidate will possess:

2-3 years design experience in women’s high street fashion
Trend forecasting experience in Women’s high street fashion
A sound knowledge of fits and construction
A qualification in textile design, fashion design or other relevant qualifications
Confidence to liaise closely with Buyers to keep our ranges on trend
Intermediate Photoshop and Illustrator experience
Verbal and written communication skills
Attention to detail
Ability to manage a challenging workload and meet deadlines
Work with a sense of urgency
Prioritisation & organisation skills

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