An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Design Assistant to join a dynamic team at Seed Heritage. This role will assist throughout the ranging & product development, buying and fitting process by supporting the Designer/Buyer for Women's Footwear, Belts & Hosiery. THE ROLE: Set up tech pack files in advance of season. Assist with the sketching of stylised and technical products in Adobe Illustrator, set up and maintain season-to-date sketch boards. Work through and assist in briefing tech packs as required and chase proto samples Manage supplier Lab-Dip requests and pass DHL over to Administration Assistant for sending. Manage style files including initial set-up and maintenance Work in D-365 as needed to set up product lifecycle information for each style and raise orders if required. Sketch new styles that are added in after buy meetings and throughout the season Prepare for range meetings and buy meetings, ensure samples, image references and mood board are ready as well as checking style files for correct information. Participate in weekly production meetings with relevant information on hand. Liaise with Designer/Buyer on costs, approvals, and comments to ensure company quality and standard is met. Facilitate approval of care instructions and swing tickets with Administration Assistant. Organise samples in a safe way – maintain and pack up samples for sample sale and maintain library of previous range samples. On-site in St Kilda Rd offices 5 days per week. THE IDEAL CANDIDATE: 1-2 years’ experience in a Design or Buying Assistant role or similar Prior Footwear experience (preferred) Proficient in Adobe Suite, particularly Illustrator and Photoshop A relevant tertiary or equivalent qualification Basic to intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word & Excel) Demonstrated hand sketching ability. Understanding of graphic textile print also desirable. Ability to work in fast paced environment and manage time effectively. Must be able to demonstrate the ability to work well under pressure. Strong communication and interpersonal skills WHY JOIN THE SEED HERITAGE TEAM? Up to 50% off the new season Seed Heritage product range Generous staff discounts across all Brandbank brands. Supportive team culture and environment Opportunity to work for an iconic Australian retailer Employee Referral Program – be rewarded for referring great new people to our team Seed Heritage seeks to provide an unparalleled shopping experience and brand aesthetic, comprising of beautifully designed apparel, accessories and footwear for women, men, teen, child and baby. We now reach a global audience, boasting more than 280 stores in destinations including New Zealand, Hong Kong and Singapore. If you would value working for a highly respected brand, and are passionate about growing your career, then we would love to hear from you. Don't miss your chance to join our success story APPLY NOW Click the link below to explore more https://www.seedheritage.com/careers ABOUT BRANDBANK GROUP: Brandbank was founded on bold creative thinking. We exist to ensure that the entire experience of a brand is brilliantly designed and beautifully connected, and the customer is at the heart of everything we do. Our growing business is built on a house of carefully curated brands, each chosen for a specific reason to deliver rich connections to our customers. Brandbank Group consists of Seed Heritage, Unison, Allkinds, Commonry, kikki.K & FINE-DAY.