Senior Designer - Evening Dresses

Posted 10 November 2025
Salary Competitive Salary
LocationAustralia
Job type Full Time
Discipline DesignInternational Design
Reference5564_1762806528
Job FunctionPermanent

Job description

We’re partnering with a fast-growing, trend-led womenswear brand based in vibrant, sunny Melbourne, who are on the lookout for a Senior Designer specialising in Dresses - with a strong focus on evening and occasionwear. This is a high-impact, high-visibility role within one of their best-performing and fastest-growing categories.

This is a rare opportunity to shape the creative direction of a key department in a dynamic brand, while enjoying the lifestyle benefits of one of the world’s most liveable cities. If you’re a commercially savvy designer with a passion for feminine silhouettes, elegant detailing, and trend innovation - this role could be your next big move.

Main Responsibilities will include:

  • Lead the design of seasonal capsule collections across evening and occasion dresses

  • Create compelling colour palettes, key shapes, and fabric direction aligned with brand strategy

  • Use your commercial eye to spot and translate global trends into standout, sellable product

  • Collaborate with sales and buying teams to ensure the product vision is aligned and driven forward

  • Source and develop new fabrics and trims that elevate the collection

  • Produce mood boards, seasonal trend packs, and present ideas confidently to senior management

  • Deliver weekly insights on competitor and market trends

  • Work closely with internal teams to turn creative concepts into commercially viable designs

Person Specifications:

  • Previous experience designing womenswear, ideally with a focus on dresses or occasionwear.

  • Proven ability to design into a fast-paced, trend-driven environment

  • Strong technical and creative CAD skills (especially Illustrator)

  • A sharp eye for detail, colour, silhouette, and fabric

  • Excellent communication, collaboration, and time management  skills

  • A self-starter with genuine enthusiasm and a positive attitude

What’s on offer:

  • Competitive salary (in AUD)

  • Full relocation package for yourself, partner and dependants (if applicable)

  • Supportive, creative work culture

  • A sunny lifestyl