Seed Heritage is seeking a creative and commercially-minded designer to join our team and take ownership of the sourcing, development, and ranging of our Womenswear collection. Reporting to the Design Manager, you will play a key role in bringing our seasonal Womenswear range to life. You’ll collaborate closely with internal teams and external suppliers to ensure our collections are trend-forward, commercially successful, and aligned with Seed Heritage’s brand standards. This role combines creativity with analytical thinking, offering an exciting opportunity to contribute to product development, stock management, and sales performance. Please note: this is a 12-month fixed term contract role THE ROLE: Research and identify key trends, fabrics, colours, and styling for the season. Develop ranges that align with seasonal spend plans and monitor OTB plans. Liaise with factories, suppliers, and agents to develop and produce product. Attend supplier product development meetings and fit sessions. Maintain style worksheets, style files, and range sheet boards. Ensure all product meets quality, styling standards, and brand positioning. Work with Merchandise Planner and Design Manager to achieve sales budgets, gross margin targets, and stock objectives. Negotiate costs with suppliers and factories to achieve first margin targets. Prepare accurate weekly sales reports and analyse sales performance to identify bestsellers, sell-through, and slow-moving styles. Maintain and manage sample sets for seasonal shoots and launches. Undertake overseas buying, sourcing trips, and factory visits as required. On-site role 5-days per week, based in our St Kilda Road offices. THE IDEAL CANDIDATE: Minimum 6 years’ experience in a similar role, preferably within Womenswear design, product development, or buying. A tertiary qualification or equivalent in Fashion Design, Apparel/Textile Design, Product Development or Fashion Buying / Merchandising Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook. Proficient in Adobe Suite, including Illustrator and Photoshop. Garment fitting experience. Strong attention to detail, numeracy, and analytical skills. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with strong time management and prioritisation. Collaborative, self-motivated, proactive, and solutions-focused WHY JOIN THE SEED HERITAGE TEAM? Up to 50% off the new season Seed Heritage product range! Generous discounts across all Brandbank Group Brands including Unison, allkinds, Commonry, kikki.K & FINE-DAY. Supportive team culture and environment. Employee Referral Program – be rewarded for referring great new people to our team. Health and Wellness initiatives with access to Employee Assistance Program Brandbank Day – An additional day's leave to use however you like – whether it's for life admin, cultural celebrations, or simply recharging. You & Your Mate – Yes, we mean your dog! Bring your furry friend to work and make your day that little bit brighter. Sample Sales – Exclusive access to product samples at great prices – a fun and exciting benefit for anyone who loves our brands. Pantry Perks – Free breakfast and snacks available on-site for a quick pick-me-up. End-of-Trip Facilities – Including bike stands, showers, towel service, and ironing boards for those commuting in active ways. At Seed Heritage, we elevate the everyday. Our collections centre on beautiful design and a modern, Australian point of view. The Seed Heritage lifestyle is about family, friends, and moments together. Since 2000, our range has expanded to include womenswear, menswear, teen, child, baby and homewares. With more than 200 stores across Australia, New Zealand, Hong Kong, and Singapore, we now reach a global audience, and our online store ships worldwide. Across our offering, we focus on quality and a timeless appeal. Seed pieces are made to see you through the seasons, and to last for years. Seed Heritage gives a modern take on the classics, set to inspire and to fit into your life at every stage. We’d love for you to join us. To learn more and see all job listings, visit: https://www.seedheritage.com/careers ABOUT BRANDBANK GROUP: Brandbank was founded on bold creative thinking. We exist to ensure that the entire experience of a brand is brilliantly designed and beautifully connected, and the customer is at the heart of everything we do. Our growing business is built on a house of carefully curated brands, each chosen for a specific reason to deliver rich connections to our customers. Brandbank Group consists of Seed Heritage, Unison, allkinds, Commonry, kikki.K & FINE-DAY. Please note: Brandbank Group is not currently seeking support from recruitment agencies for this role and will not accept any unsolicited candidate profiles or associated fees. We encourage interested applicants to apply directly if they would like to be considered for this opportunity.
