About Us:
Showpo is the Australian owned, global, social media led ecommerce brand, redefining fashion retail for the new generation.
Showpo was established in Sydney in 2010 from our Founder & CEO Jane Lu's garage. Forward to now, we have disrupted the traditional retail model, are a global fashion destination and one of Australia's home grown true global success stories. We pride ourselves on empowering women worldwide and being one of Australia's largest and most successful social media brands.
2023 was a hugely successful year for us and 2024 is looking to be even better! Sound interesting? Read on...
The role:
We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Fashion Design Assistant to join our internal Design Team! You will be involved in every aspect of our fitting and design process as you work alongside the Design Team. This is an initial 6 month FTC with potential for extension.
Responsibilities:
Assisting Designer/product developer with tech packs and new sample developmentTech Packs - Adding key specifications, blocks and fabrics to tech packs/hand over docs in consultation with designer/product developerOverseeing the SKU creation and accurate style attribution in WFX by VAsUploading specs and completing costing, BOM and colourway in WFXFits - typing fit notes, and updating PLM system after fitsWeekly fabric research and sourcing with offshore suppliers Documenting the receipt of new fabrics and ongoing fabric price and composition inquiresKeeping fabric room tidy and organisedGathering all fabrics for design and buy meetings Preparing print artwork files, sending to suppliers and commenting on strike offs inline with CPAccurately updating WFX after buy meetings with changesAssist team with administrationLiaising with offshore suppliersAssisting other teams with tasks as required
Skills & Experience Required:
Skills in Adobe IllustratorFashion Qualification is requiredStrong organisational skills with high attention to detailStrong time management skills and ability to work in a fast past environmentAbility to coordinate multiple tasks, be flexible and prioritise workloadFriendly, thoughtful, honest and hardworking
Perks!
Our embedded culture of Think Big, Get S**t Done and Have Fun gives everyone the ability to make a massive impact across the entire organisation. We are a fun team with a high-growth hustleFlexible working environment including working from home50% staff discount on Showpo product!Staff sample sales once a month with proceeds donated to charityYour own individual growth plan developed with your managerCelebration is part of our core DNA from social events, to cruises on the harbour, to costume parties and Karaoke. We work hard and celebrate connecting as a teamDog friendly office, Breakfast BarEmployee Assistance Program (external mental health support)Company wide I S**t Rainbow Awards - Reward & Recognition Program - come and celebrate your colleagues with bubbles every Friday!
Sound like the job for you? Apply now!
At Showpo we are committed to fostering an environment where everyone can belong and be their authentic selves. We strive to craft a culture that reflects the diversity of our customer, where our differences make us stronger and help us become better humans. We celebrate our people and support them, ensuring we’re a workplace welcoming to all, where everyone can bring their whole selves to work. We are on a journey and sometimes might make mistakes, but we are committed to learning, growing and backing up these words with positive action.
