Woolworths

Design Fit Specialist - 12 Month Contract 

• We’re seeking an experienced Designer Fit Specialist who is looking for their next step
  
• Inclusive culture with a focus on creating genuine career opportunities 
  
• Opportunity to collaborate with some of the brightest and best minds in Australia

What you’ll do

The 12 month contract Designer Role is responsible for leading the Fit Excellence project on behalf of Big W Clothing Own Brand. 

Partnering with the Fit & Construction team to align to the BIG W fit standards, working with E2E teams to drive product ranges our customers can trust BIG W fit, quality and value. Partnering with project team to deliver digital tools which enhance right first time product ranges and fit.

• Build and lead the delivery of the Fit Project product group roadmap, partnering E2E with key stakeholders to lead the design intent, fit and size consistency across clothing.

• Work closely with the Product Design team to create ranges that are data and insights led, aligned to strategic delivery.

• Ability to create a design and technical brief to drive product creation; led by customer insights and analytics

• Garment construction knowledge including pattern making and understanding of grading to drive product fit simplification

• Broad knowledge / understanding of Womenswear, Menswear and Kidswear.

• Collaborate with BIG W Compliance and Quality team on Standards, sizing, testing and other requirements to ensure a safe and compliant product

What you’ll bring

• Formal qualification in Fashion Design , with experience in product development, garment construction.
  
• Previous experience in a Design role for a medium-large retail business leading design with medium complexity of options. 
  
• Expertise in one or more areas of design, womenswear, mens, kids wear.
  
• Previous experience leading projects, product development working with multiple stakeholders locally and internationally

What you’ll experience

• A global business with endless career possibilities around every corner and across every discipline – with valuable exposure to a vast and exciting business network.
• A commitment to flexibility through a hybrid working model which combines time spent at a support office or hub and time working from home, supporting both in-person connection and balancing the flexibility that remote working provides for our teams
• Bring your eye for trend and design to product planning and development, making sure we have the newest and most exciting ranges for our customers
• Team discounts across our range of Woolworths Group brands you know and love and a robust rewards program that celebrates and incentivises purpose-driven work.

Everyone belongs at Woolworths Group

Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging are key to realising our purpose of better together for a better tomorrow. We recognise the value our team’s diversity brings to our business, customers, and communities and that teams with diverse experiences and backgrounds enrich our group and are better able to innovate and solve problems. As one of the largest employers in Australia and New Zealand, we aim to create a truly inclusive workplace where everyone feels that they belong, can be their best selves, and reach their full potential.

We encourage all candidates to apply; please let us know in your application if we can support you with any adjustments in the hiring process.