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 process by supporting the Bags & Soft Accessories Designer/Buyer. THE ROLE: Set up tech pack files in advance of season. Assist with the sketching of stylised and technical drawings in Illustrator. Manage style files including initial set-up and maintenance. Work in D-365 as needed to set up product lifecycle information for each style – in conjunction with designer and administrative assistant Participate in weekly production meetings with relevant information on hand. Participate in weekly production meetings with relevant information on hand. Facilitate approval of care instructions and swing tickets with administrative assistant. Photograph, steam and hang all samples purchased overseas and locally and put them in class order for campaign shoots and handovers. Liaise with Designer/Buyer on costs, approvals, and comments to ensure company quality and standard is met. On-site 5 days per week in our St Kilda Rd offices. THE IDEAL CANDIDATE: 1-2 years’ experience in a Design or Buying Assistant role or similar Prior Soft Accessories and/or Bag Design experience (preferred) Proficient in Adobe Suite, particularly Illustrator and Photoshop A relevant tertiary or equivalent qualification Basic to intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office (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 new season Seed Heritage product Generous 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.