We’re looking for a visionary Senior Design Manager to lead the creative direction of one of Australia’s largest and most successful womenswear businesses. This is a rare opportunity to shape the future of a high-volume, trend-driven portfolio and elevate its offering through sophisticated, modern, and commercial design. In this pivotal role, you will oversee the full womenswear apparel portfolio — from apparel and accessories to seasonal must-haves — and play a key role in steering the creative evolution of the brand. Leading one of the largest design teams in the country, so proven experience managing and mentoring a team of senior and junior designers is essential. You will balance trend forecasting, customer insight, and commercial objectives to deliver aspirational, on-brand collections that drive growth and resonate with today’s consumer. What You’ll Be Responsible For: Driving the end-to-end design strategy across the full womenswear category Creating a clear and elevated aesthetic direction, while delivering consistent newness across seasons Leading, mentoring, and inspiring a large and passionate in-house design team Ensuring trend relevance, commerciality, and customer-centric design across all product ranges Collaborating cross-functionally with Buying, Planning, and Marketing to align creative execution with business strategy Maintaining a sharp focus on innovation, sustainability, and evolving customer expectations Championing a culture of creativity, collaboration, and continuous improvement What You’ll Bring: Proven experience at a senior level leading multi-category womenswear design teams within a large retail or high-volume fashion environment Strong aesthetic sensibility, with an eye for trends and a refined, modern point of view A deep understanding of the Australian consumer, product lifecycle, and commercial decision-making Ability to lead and motivate large teams, bringing out the best in both emerging and established designers Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills Why You’ll Love It: Influence the direction of a much-loved Australian brand at a strategic level Lead one of the most exciting and dynamic creative teams in the industry Work with a highly engaged leadership team that supports innovation and growth Enjoy a fast-paced environment where your impact will be visible and valued Ready to redefine the future of womenswear in Australia? We want to hear from forward-thinking, commercially minded creative leaders who are ready to take on this career-defining challenge.
