Designer
Aje was created in 2008 to translate the effortless Australian lifestyle into fashion.
Designed for an elegance grounded in ease, our garments empower our customers to feel relaxed, assured and beautiful.
Our company strives to invite freedom of self-expression in each architectural store environment, bringing our customers a confidence and beauty that elevates their every day to an occasion.
Join icon fashion house Aje as a Designer at our Aje Head Office in Redfern.
About this opportunity
Working closely with the Designers and Design Room Manager in the implementation and development of their designs to the quality standard of Aje
Accurately interpret designers' fashion illustrations to CAD
Maintaining and streamlining details and finishes in alignment with the Aje handwriting
Creating and managing Tech Packs and CADs for all factory and Bali styles, ensuring all information is correctly updated throughout development and for final production handover
Creating CADs and Tech Packs to the Aje standard
Creating detailed SPECS for technical developments including print placement, pleating, etc
Actively involved in the handover of styles to the garment tech team for initial specs
Completing initial specs for repeat styles with detailed measurements and construction information
Checking, photographing, and altering all SMS before ranging to ensure they are of the quality and standard of Aje before presenting them to the wider business
Actively involved in proto fittings from suppliers and ensuring all updates and changes are communicated to the team and suppliers
Following development for fabric and trims through to production for each season
Managing and maintaining fabric and trim library
Assisting Product Developer with seasonal production handover
Updating and managing seasonal development boards
Developing strong relationships with our Bali team and offshore suppliers
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You will bring
3 years of previous experience in a similar role, preferably at an equivalent type of designer brand
Experience working in a design team with proven responsibilities and technical skills
Experience working in a fast-paced environment
Impeccable follow-up, attention to detail, and organisation skills
Highly Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Office
Experience and extensive understanding of creating CADs, SPECS and Tech Packs
Strong technical knowledge of garment construction
What do we offer?
Generous salary package
It is hard not to embrace the Aje style with generous employee discounts, staff wardrobes, pre-order programs, clothing allowances and regular sample sales
Your growth is our growth, training and development programs are recommended and encouraged
Career progression
Celebrate milestones such as, Birthdays with Aje leave benefits
Access to our comprehensive Employee Assistance Program designed to support your wellbeing
No key achievement and success goes unnoticed
Referral incentives