Woolworths

Senior Designer - Home - 6 Months Contract

• The ‘Designer’ brings our Own Brand offer to life by developing great value, inspirational products that our customers & team love. 
• Customer centric and strive to deliver coordinated ranges, at the best prices that differentiate BIG W.
• Homewares Designer with a focus on Hard Home; Home Decor, Tabletop & Kitchen 

We’re a proud part of the Woolworths Group – 200,000+ bright minds, passionate hearts and unique perspectives working together connected by a shared Purpose – ‘to create better experiences together for a better tomorrow.’ 

Here you’ll be supported and empowered to explore new ideas, make brave commitments and innovate better ways to meet the food and everyday needs of more than 24 million customers every week. Backed by a culture of genuine care, a flexible approach to work and the support to grow your career and make a meaningful impact, the possibilities for what we can achieve together are endless.

What you’ll do

The Senior Designer brings the Own Brand portfolio to life by influencing, leading and delivering co-ordinated customer first commercial ranges that differentiates BIG W and are aligned to our purpose of making a real difference for families. They are responsible for leading the product development team through partnering end to end across the ecosystem to ultimately deliver value, quality and advocacy in our brands.

• Lead and influence continuous evolution of Own Brand Product Range, informed by trend, market intel, customer insights and commercial analytics in collaboration with key stakeholders and partners .  
• Demonstrate a passion for creativity with the ability to lead and deliver coordinated, relevant and appealing product ranges for a large volume retailer that  set Big W apart in the Market.
• Drive and champion cost led design processes.
• Partner across the end to end ecosystem to ensure effective & clear communication with key stakeholders
• Demonstrate a clear understanding of the unique commercial and customer role for each brand, establishing principles to ensure delineation between brands with the aim to increase brand awareness, brand consideration and conversion, grow sales, margin and healthy inventory.
• Demonstrate a clear understanding of the unique commercial and customer role for each brand, establishing principles to ensure delineation between brands with the aim to increase brand awareness, brand consideration and conversion, grow sales, margin and healthy inventory.

What you’ll bring

• Formal qualification in Design. 
• Previous experience leading a design team in a large retail business or brand.
• Previous accountability managing and designing for a high volume and high complexity of options. 
• Transferable skills across areas of design, with ability to adapt across product types.
• Proficient in CAD and Rendering software
  
  

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.