As our new Designer Homewares (Dinnerware, Hard & Soft Goods) you will be instrumental in identifying, interpreting and implementing global homeware trends to grow sales whilst continuing to bring meaningful moments into our customers lives.
Product Development to create innovative and marketable designs that align with the company's brand image and target market.
This involves conducting trend research, developing design concepts, and collaborating with product development teams to bring designs to market
Trend forecasting & identifying new product opportunities in homewares market.
Product design & Development in hard and soft homeware products-such as dinnerware, napery, lunch and drink related products.
Driving ongoing improvement across product innovation, process excellence, and workplace culture.
Building relationship & influence key stakeholders
Experience in design and development of hardgoods and homewares from concept to final product.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams — including Product Development, Buying, and Manufacturing — to ensure designs are feasible and aligned with the brand vision.
Conduct market research and trend analysis to inform design decisions and stay ahead of industry trends.
Manage multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring timely delivery to critical path
Analyse and translate global home trends into commercially relevant designs that reflect Kmart’s unique style.
Maintains a strong aesthetic eye and stays ahead of emerging homeware trends to drive value through design.
Develops and inspires a high-performance team and culture across the team and with their key stakeholders
Requirements
Proven experience in a Hard and soft goods Design role- 8+ years
Strong ability to forecast and implement on-trend product ranges that have a commercial and broad appeal
Good understanding of commercial range architecture
Excellent ability to influence and collaborate with a diverse group of stakeholders
High proficiency in Illustrator, Solid Works or 3D capabilities programmes and Photoshop
Ability to create accurate technical specification drawings
Solid knowledge of factory capabilities and limitations for mass production
Experience in product development in conjunction with factories
Excellent time management and organisational skills and exceptional written and verbal communication skills
Confident & articulate presentation skills with strong attention to detail.
Benefits
Flexible hybrid working options through our Flex Where, Flex When, Flex Well policy.
A team member discount card that gives you a discount at Kmart, Target, Officeworks and Bunnings
Access to the Kmart for You benefits program which entitles you to exclusive discounts and benefits in the areas of entertainment, travel, lifestyle, and health – with over 60 suppliers!
We want you to feel rewarded for your commitment and hard work that's why eligible team members get the opportunity to participate in a bonus program
We offer inclusive parental leave, and ongoing support offered though our partnership with Circle In for team members of all backgrounds and family circumstances
A dynamic learning and support program
Opportunity to fast track your career through our Mentor Program as a Mentee or Mentor
A Kudos recognition program, where you are nominated by your peers to spin a wheel, to win a stack of cool prizes
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