Womenswear Designer & Product Developer

Location: Warriewood Head Office

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and highly organised Womenswear Designer & Product Developer to support the Creative Director in the design and development of the Bassike womenswear collection.

This role is ideal for someone with approximately five years' experience in a commercial fashion brand who has a strong eye for trend, excellent product development skills and a genuine passion for premium womenswear.

Working closely alongside the Creative Director, you will assist in bringing each collection to life through research, design support and end-to-end product development. You will play an integral role in the execution of the collection, ensuring products are developed to the highest standards of quality, fit and commercial viability.

While this position is primarily a support role, there will be opportunities to take on greater design responsibility as the role develops.

Key Responsibilities

Trend Research & Design Support

• Research global fashion trends, runway collections, retail markets and emerging fabric innovations
• Prepare seasonal research and inspiration for the Creative Director
• Assist with seasonal colour palettes, fabric direction and concept development
• Create presentation boards and design documentation
• Support the Creative Director throughout the seasonal design process
• Identify opportunities to evolve and elevate existing core product

Product Development

• Co-ordinate with and assist product developers across allocated styles
• Liaise with suppliers throughout the sampling process
• Ensure all samples are checked thoroughly against specifications
• Attend fit sessions and accurately record comments and development notes
• Work closely with pattern makers to achieve the desired fit and garment execution
• Ensure development timelines are achieved across multiple categories

Collection Coordination

• Maintain seasonal range plans and collection accuracy
• Organise and track samples throughout development
• Maintain fabric, trim and development libraries
• Coordinate approvals and communicate updates with suppliers and internal teams
• Support preparation for range reviews and sales presentations

Development to Production Handover

• Oversee style handover to production
• Ensure all product information is complete and accurately handed over to Production
• Assist in maintaining consistency and quality across all styles

Sustainability

• Support sustainable design and development practices throughout the collection
• Research and recommend responsible fabrics, trims and production processes where appropriate

About You

You have around five years experience working within a commercial fashion brand and thrive in a fast-paced product environment. You are highly organised, trend aware and passionate about premium product. You enjoy collaborating closely with a Creative Director and have the confidence to contribute ideas while also taking ownership of the detailed execution that brings a collection to life. This role would suit someone looking to continue developing their design career within a highly creative and supportive team.

Skills & Experience

• Tertiary qualification in Fashion Design
• Approximately 5 years' experience in a womenswear design and/or product development role
• Strong understanding of garment construction, fit and fabrication
• Excellent trend research and market awareness
• Experience preparing technical specification packs
• Strong Illustrator and Adobe Creative Suite skills
• Experience working within PLM or ERP systems (AP21 or similar preferred)
• Highly organised with exceptional attention to detail
• Strong communication and organisational skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work collaboratively within a creative team

Bassike is an inclusive and equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications regardless of race, ethnicity, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

To apply, email your CV and a cover letter to ****@bassike.com