Design Assistant - Melbourne, Australia - Blue illusion

Blue illusion

Verified Company

Melbourne, Australia

3 weeks ago

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Olivia Brown

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Description

Permanent full-time opportunity

Work for a well established Australian retail brand
Support Senior Designer and Creative Director

GET TO KNOW US

Curate your career in fashion retail.
Blue Illusion is a French inspired brand dedicated to the modern woman's pursuit of curated personal style.

Founded by Donna & Danny Guest 20 years ago in Melbourne, Victoria, their dream was to create a boutique that celebrated the spirit of women, their passion for life and generosity of heart.

Today, we have boutiques in Australia & New Zealand and an online business.

RETAIL SUPPORT CENTRE

The Retail Support Centre is based in St Kilda, with access to public transport and a short walk away from Acland Street.

Blue Illusions company culture is focused on community and relationships; nurturing employees to grow and develop within the business. The office atmosphere is relaxed with visibility into all departments and projects. RSC employees are encouraged to collaborate and celebrate each other's achievements.

KNOW THE ROLE
The Design Assistant works under the direction of the Senior Designer to provide full support to the design team.

A key element of this role requires accuracy and attention to detail working within the critical timelines at all times.

The Design Assistant will also have the opportunity to contribute to design inspirations under the guidance of the Senior Designer.

Key responsibilities:

Supporting the Design team in various roles such as admin, creation and delivery of artworks, illustrations, specs, data entry and general follow ups
Assisting designers in building new collections
Liaising with offshore suppliers
Managing approval submissions
Actioning changes to styling or design and update relevant touch points
Maintaining critical path tracker
Ad hoc duties as required by designers
Diploma or Degree in Fashion Design or similar
2+ years industry experience in ladieswear design
Strong attention to detail and accuracy
Intermediate to advance Photoshop, Illustrator and computer skills
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Sound technical construction knowledge within apparel
Knowledge of local and overseas fashion retail markets
Ability to work under pressure, working to tight deadlines within a fastpaced environment
Ability to work collaboratively in a dynamic team environment

Blue Illusion mission statement:

At Blue Illusion we create a
- _trés chic lifestyle_ that celebrates the spirit of our customer, their passion for life and generosity of heart. Our French inspired style embraces the
- _joie de vivre _of the everyday, making every experience unique and unforgettable. The three Core Pillars of Blue Illusion Fashion, Lifestyle and Community guide our purpose
Testimonial From Our Team
- "This is my fourth year working in the Retail Support Centre and I have really enjoyed working with this team. There is a strong family culture in the team, and it is a place where female leadership is highly valued and supported. Donna Guest, the company owner, Creative Director and CEO, is a visionary woman who is not only business savvy, but also has a passion for giving back and supporting the community. There is always something new happening in Blue Illusion and I am grateful to be a part of this creative and ever-evolving company"_