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Textile Design Assistant
- CBD, Melbourne - CBD & Inner Suburbs, VIC, Australia, 3000
- Full time
About Sportsgirl
Proudly Melbourne-born, The Sportsgirl brand and our iconic bold stripes have been part of contemporary Australian fashion culture since 1948. We’ve created a vibrant community where creativity and self-expression thrive, and as a business, we are committed to providing inclusive fashion for all Australians.
As part of The Sussan Group, we're proud to be a Certified B Corporation™. This certification independently verifies that The Sussan Group meets high standards of performance, accountability, and transparency. Our commitment to sustainability and social impact benefits everyone—from our team, to our customers, and our suppliers.
As a business, we’re committed to creating meaningful change, in measurable and transparent ways. By listening to and representing our community, we believe in the power of positivity, hope and kindness to create positive change in the world. The Sportsgirl team is here to champion our vibrant community called Generation Sportsgirl, every step of the way.
Our Opportunity
This newly created role will support the Textile Designer in the development and execution of commercially relevant print and textile artworks.
You will assist in creating and finalising artworks across multiple product categories, manage artwork specifications and supplier communication.
As a technically skilled and creative individual, you will have an understanding of fabric printing techniques and processes as well as basic knowledge of garment construction and fabric types.
Based in our Head Office in Cremorne, this is a role for someone a strong eye for print, pattern and colour with a genuine interest in textiles, fabric innovation and product development, looking to grow within textile design in the fashion industry.
What your day-today will look like
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Artwork development; create and finalise artwork for yardages, cut & sew graphics, placement prints, embroideries, knitwear and other textile applications.
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Assist in artwork development from concept through to production- ready files
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Independently manage simpler design developments (eg stripes, spots, basic repeats)
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Technical and production support; prepare detailed artwork specifications and handover documentation for suppliers
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Liaise with suppliers to track strike-offs, and development samples against critical path timelines
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Review strike-offs and provide clear, timely feedback to ensure quality outcomes
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Collaborate closely with the Textile Designer and Buyers to ensure artworks align with brand direction, customer needs and end-use requirement
Our ideal candidate will have
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Textile Design or relevant qualification preferable
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Demonstrated experience with Adobe suite including Illustrator
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Ability to create production-ready artwork files with high attention to detail
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Commercial awareness and ability to interpret trends for the Sportsgirl customer
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Solid understanding of textile design in retail
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Highly organised with strong file management and archiving skills
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Sound knowledge and proficiency in MS Suite
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A proactive, collaborative and adaptable nature
Here’s why you should choose a career at Sportsgirl:
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Join a Certified B Corporation and become a member of a dynamic and purpose-driven company.
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Opportunities for all team members to be involved in our impact initiatives, including Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP)
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Participate in our long-standing community partnership program with the National Youth Mental Health Foundation, headspace.
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Join a supportive team that values creativity, diversity and growth.
We also offer some amazing benefits, including:
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Free onsite parking
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Generous team member product discount
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Discounted private health insurance
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Great team member referral bonus
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Flexible working arrangements
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Career development opportunities
The Sussan Group is committed to supporting an inclusive recruitment process ensuring a fair recruitment experience. We celebrate diversity and advocate inclusion and are committed to building and fostering a diverse and accessible workplace and culture.
Please advise us if you need any necessary access requirements or adjustments throughout the recruitment process.
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