We are looking for an experienced Swimwear Designer to join the Billabong Girls Design team on a 10 month parental leave contract. Bring your experience to an industry leader, this is an excellent career opportunity working in a unique location. Find out why we were named Ladies Brand of the Year at the 2018 SBIA Awards!

ABOUT THE ROLE

This role will be responsible for designing and developing Billabong girls swim styles and managing them from concept through to production. Your duties will include:

  • Researching and interpreting key market trends and executing seasonal ranges
  • Having input into the seasonal fabric and colour palettes to create cohesive monthly collections
  • Designing and developing products through to sampling stage, liaising with suppliers and merchandising and pattern making teams.
  • Ensuring communication to the sales team to support product indent and sell through

WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

To be successful in this role you will have:

  • Tertiary qualifications in Fashion Design
  • Experience in a similar swimwear or intimates role, ideally with previous exposure across a range of garments and accessories
  • Experience in garment fitting and construction
  • Knowledge of the product design process and development cycle
  • Experience with computer software, particularly Illustrator
  • A high level of accuracy and attention to detail when working to deadlines

BENEFITS & DISCOUNTS!

Join the Boardriders team and reap the rewards! We offer:

  • Generous clothing discounts and allowances
  • The support of a large, global business with a multitude of lifestyle brands
  • A unique working environment with onsite café, 10 minutes from the surf breaks of Burleigh Point
  • Career, Training & Development Opportunities – We offer and encourage succession planning throughout our business

ABOUT US

Boardriders, Inc., is the world’s leading action sports and lifestyle company that designs, produces and distributes branded apparel, footwear and accessories for Boardriders around the world. The Company’s apparel and footwear brands represent a casual lifestyle for young‐minded people who are inspired by a passion for outdoor action sports. The Company’s Quiksilver, Billabong, Roxy, DC Shoes, RVCA, Element, VonZipper, Xcel, Kustom and Palmers brands have authentic roots and heritage in surf, snow and skate.

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