Senior Print & Textile Designer

About Us: KIVARI is a Sydney-based fashion brand founded in 2014, known for the ultimate trifecta of style, strength and confidence. All of our products are designed by our talented team in Australia, crafted with sustainability in mind and materials sourced from across the world. Our timeless designs are inspired by a passion for travel and a deep connection to the ocean.

For us, community comes first, we are committed to quality always and fostering a warm environment where creativity thrives and we provide the opportunity for you to evolve with us as our brand grows across the globe.

About You: We are looking for a Senior Print & Textiles Designer with a minimum of 8 years’ industry experience and a strong understanding of the print development process. In this role, you will support the sustainable growth of the brand, ensuring the KIVARI customer remains at the heart of everything you do.

Key Responsibilities:

· Work in close collaboration with the Creative Director and Head Designer to lead the seasonal print design direction in line with the brands vision.

· Create new textile print designs for seasonal collections and QTM capsules

· Conduct seasonal print research and present current and future print trends for consideration

· Work closely with the Product Development manager and product developers to ensure there is a clear handover within emails and tech packs of any specialised print and boarder placement onto garments

· Prepare designs for production repeat, create colour ways, colour separations, colour matching, and engineered prints for garments

· Manage and guide and collaborate the Junior textile Designer on print output

· Manage and maintain tracking files for all prints from strike off through to bulk approvals

· Work with external designers on specialised print projects/collaborations

· Communicate with offshore factories for all printed and textile design fabrics

Qualifications:

· Bachelor degree in Textile Design, Fashion Design or other equivalent industry qualifications

· Ability to draw, paint and illustrate designs

· Competency in Photoshop/Illustrator and other relevant design packages

· Ability to plan and execute your work efficiently

· Ability to work to deadlines

· Exceptional time management and organisational skills

What We Offer:

· A creative, collaborative environment: Join a team that values innovation and teamwork, where your contributions will help shape the future of our brand.

· Growth opportunities: KIVARI is a rapidly growing brand, and we are committed to helping you develop your skills and progress in your career.

· Work-life balance: Regular hours working from our Freshwater office, close to the beach.

· Sustainability commitment: Play a role in shaping designs that reflect our commitment to sustainability, creating a positive impact on both our community and the environment.

· Competitive salary and benefits package including a generous clothing allowance.

 

How to Apply:

To apply for this position, please send your resume, portfolio and cover letter outlining your experience directly to careers@kivari.com.au.

We will not be engaging with recruitment agencies for this role, and we will only be considering direct applicants.

While we strive to respond to all applicants, due to the high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

This role is working in the Head Office in Freshwater, Sydney NSW.

KIVARI is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence.