Kmart Australia Limited

Design Team Leader – Women's Sleepwear, Intimates & Accessories

Kmart Australia Limited

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Chadstone • Australia

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Job Level

Senior

About the role

  • Set the creative direction for Women’s Sleepwear, Intimates and Accessories, translating global trends into clear seasonal design vision and product strategies.
  • Lead and inspire a team of designers to deliver commercial, cohesive and trend-driven ranges that reflect Kmart’s brand handwriting.
  • Champion a culture of creativity, collaboration and excellence, mentoring designers to grow their capability and confidence.
  • Identify, interpret and implement global trends and market insights to create desirable product with strong customer appeal.
  • Translate trends into clear design direction, colour, print and product opportunities that drive sales.
  • Present seasonal trend insights and design vision with compelling storytelling and market validation.
  • Maintain a strong aesthetic eye and ability to identify the next commercial trend direction.
  • Interpret range architecture to create coordinated, customer-focused collections across Sleepwear, Intimates and Accessories.
  • Design and oversee the development of commercial, high-volume product aligned to Kmart’s value proposition.
  • Collaborate with buyers, technical teams and suppliers to ensure design intent, quality and price targets are achieved.
  • Provide clear briefs and direction to overseas designers and suppliers to ensure cohesive outcomes across ranges.
  • Work closely with cross-functional teams including Design, Buying, Technical and Global suppliers to ensure seamless product development.
  • Build strong relationships with stakeholders to deliver aligned, commercially successful ranges.

Requirements

  • Significant experience in apparel design, ideally across sleepwear, intimates or women’s apparel
  • Proven leadership experience with the ability to inspire, mentor and guide a design team
  • A strong design aesthetic, taste level and eye for detail
  • A passion for creating beautiful, trend-led product at accessible price points
  • Strong understanding of trend forecasting and commercial product development
  • Confidence presenting creative direction and influencing stakeholders
  • High proficiency in Illustrator, Photoshop and Adobe Creative Suite
  • Ability to manage multiple projects within a fast-paced retail environment
  • Exceptional communication and collaboration skills
Benefits
  • Flexible hybrid working options through our Flex Where, Flex When, Flex Well policy.
  • A team member discount card that gives you a discount at Kmart, Target, Officeworks and Bunnings
  • Access to the Kmart for You benefits program which entitles you to exclusive discounts and benefits in the areas of entertainment, travel, lifestyle, and health – with over 60 suppliers!
  • Opportunity to participate in a bonus program
  • Inclusive parental leave, and ongoing support offered though our partnership with Circle In for team members of all backgrounds and family circumstances
  • Dynamic learning and support program
  • Opportunity to fast track your career through our Mentor Program as a Mentee or Mentor
  • Kudos recognition program, where you are nominated by your peers to spin a wheel, to win a stack of cool prizes
  • Great career opportunities across the broader Wesfarmers Group
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