Designer - Womens Activewear

Description:

Benefits And Perks

• Work life balance is important to us - 1pm knock off Fridays!
• A vibrant, fun and collaborative office culture
• Epic team member discounts on our product as well as exclusive deals struck with other local retailers and establishments
• EAP to support your mental wellbeing
• Personal development investment - start smashing your goals through complimentary listening to our LSKD book library via Audible, plus dedicated workshops and seminars
• Great channel of succession and huge pipeline for career development across design and production
• We work with world class international mills and suppliers
  
  

The Role

The Product Designer at LSKD translates our brand's vision, values and creative direction into innovative and compelling product designs. Your creativity, attention to detail, and passion for design will drive the development of products for your category that resonate with our community, while also meeting functional, aesthetic, and market requirements.

Our Story

LSKD is an Australian-owned and operated brand with our HQ in Loganholme, that prides itself in producing high-quality functional sportswear with a street aesthetic. Ever since our formation we’ve never been content settling for the norm; we’re constantly evolving and challenging the status quo, inspired by the restless few who influence style, shape the future and strive to be 1% better everyday

Key Tasks & Responsibilities

• Follow the LSKD operating principles
• Be Hungry, Humble Smart; and lead the brand with integrity
• Collaborate with Creative Direction to understand the LSKD’s product vision and community needs
• Collaborate merchandise teams to build your categories ranges through creative concepts and design
• Apply insights from thorough athlete testing and to improve and optimise product performance and durability, and proactively identify any performance issues
• Translate conceptual ideas into detailed sketches and digital renderings, and then effectively communicate design concepts, proportions, and details
• Develop comprehensive technical drawings and specifications that guide the product development process, including construction details, materials, and dimensions
• Participate in the review and refinement of prototypes and samples, providing feedback on design aesthetics, fit, comfort, and functionality
• Research and evaluate materials, trims, and embellishments to ensure optimal performance, quality, and aesthetic appeal, while also considering cost and sustainability factors
• Stay informed about industry trends, market dynamics, and competitor offerings, leveraging insights to inform design decisions and maintain LSKD's competitive edge
• Collaborate with the graphics team to develop colour palettes, prints, and graphics that enhance the visual impact of LSKD products and resonate with our target audience
• Work closely with product development, sourcing, marketing, and sales teams to ensure alignment throughout the product life cycle, from concept development to production and launch
  
  

Essential Skills / Experience

• Experience with activewear fabrics is highly desirable
• Ability to hit deadlines and work that extra mile to get the job done on time
• Analytical and adaptable - we're growing exponentially, which means exciting changes left right and centre!
• Product Lifecycle Management Software
• CAD tools
• Garment Construction Techniques
• Understanding of manufacturing processAttention to Detail
  
  

So what do you need to get the gig? Turn this application upside down: blow it out of the water and show us why you want to be part of the fastest growing brand.