<span class="jobdescription"><p><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:'verdana', geneva, sans-serif"><strong><br><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:black">Who are we?<br><br></span></strong></span><span style="color:black;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif">At Target, we deliver quality products at prices the whole family will love for longer. We’re home to quality pieces, made for you and your life.<br>With our iconic logo, we are one of the most renowned Australian retail brands and for almost 100 years, we have held a special place in the hearts and minds of Australian families.<br><br>We’re immensely proud of our history and are looking for people to join us who are as excited by our future as we are.<br></span></span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:black;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif"><br><strong>Join the team</strong></span></p>
<p style="margin:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:black;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif">As a Graphic Designer, you will play a crucial role in creating commercial, customer-focused graphics that reflect our brand’s unique handwriting. You will collaborate closely with fellow designers, bringing your tasteful aesthetics and keen eye for trends to develop coordinated graphics for our product ranges. Your work will directly contribute to growing incremental sales and enhancing our product offerings.</span><br><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:black;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif"> </span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:black;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif">As a collaborative, passionate, and driven print and <strong>Graphic Designer</strong> you will have the exciting opportunity to work within one of Australia’s largest retail businesses, partnering closely with our talented Design team. In this role, you will create impactful and memorable products that resonate with our customers. Your contributions will be vital in developing commercial, customer-focused graphics that embody our brand’s unique handwriting.</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"> </p> <p><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;color:black">By leveraging your keen eye for trends and tasteful aesthetics, you’ll collaborate with fellow designers to produce coordinated graphics for our diverse product ranges. Your work will not only enhance our offerings but also play a significant role in driving incremental sales, making a real difference in our customers’ lives<br><br>We would love to see your creative flair and a <strong>PORTFOLIO of your WORKS is required </strong>to be attached to your application</span><br></span></span></p><p> </p> <p style="margin:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:black"><strong>What you’ll be doing</strong></span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:black">As the Graphic Designer in working for Target you will: </span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:black"><strong>Trend Forecasting</strong></span></p> <ul style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm" type="disc"> <li style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;color:black"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:black">Identify, interpret and implement graphic trends using global trends and markets to add value through graphic design and sales in line with Target’s ‘handwriting.’</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;color:black"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:black">Visually articulate and effectively communicate the graphic direction for the season and stay ahead of fashion trends to ensure our designs are always current and desirable..</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;color:black"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:black">Present graphic trend forecast effectively to a target audience including evidence to support this trend.</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;color:black"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:black">Maintain strong aesthetic taste and have an eye for the next commercial volume graphic trend/direction/style.</span></li> </ul> <p style="margin:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:black"> </span><br><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:black"><strong>Ranging</strong></span></p> <ul style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm" type="disc"> <li style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;color:black"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:black">Have the ability to interpret range architecture to create commercial, customer focused, co-ordinated artwork across ranges that best reflect Target’s handwriting and taste level.</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;color:black"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:black">Develop a range of graphics that align with our product lines and brand identity.</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;color:black"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:black">Brief and provide support for overseas graphic designers and ensure coordination for commercial graphic outcomes.</span></li> </ul> <p style="margin:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:black"> </span><br><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:black"><strong>Product Development</strong></span></p> <ul style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm" type="disc"> <li style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;color:black"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:black">Create desirable graphics to be applied to products - in line with Target’s ‘handwriting’ that are unique to the external market.</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;color:black"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:black">Work hand-in-hand with the Design Team to create print artwork that resonates with our customers and stands out in the market</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;color:black"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:black">A thorough understanding of product materials and construction.</span></li> </ul> <p style="margin:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:black"> <strong>To be successful in this role you’ll have:</strong></span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"> </p> <ul style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm" type="disc"> <li style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;color:black"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:black">5 + years’ experience as a Graphic Designer in apparel design including garment drawings, textile yardages and placements</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;color:black"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:black">Graphic Design, Surface Pattern, Illustration design degree or similar</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;color:black"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:black">Experience in apparel graphic design for children’s wear is preferable</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;color:black"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:black">Effective time management of workload and ability to plan and prioritise with O/S team to effectively create volume ranges – one handwriting</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;color:black"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:black">Ability to work confidently, and autonomously with key stakeholders in merchandise and design</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;color:black"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:black">Highly proficient in illustrator and photoshop as well as the ability to create accurate graphic art</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;color:black"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:black">Transferable skills with ability to adapt to product types (shape, material, application etc)</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;color:black"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:black">High level of aesthetic taste displayed in relation to colour, composition, materials, coordination and execution</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;color:black"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:black">Ability to develop product that is appealing to the target customer and a good level of influencing skills with merchandise, designer and KAS designer</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;color:black"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:black">Able to interpret graphic requirements and delegate and mange artwork production with O/S team</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;color:black"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:black">Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple tasks</span></li> </ul><p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:black"><strong>Benefits we’ll offer:<br><br></strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:black"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:black">Flexible hybrid working options through our Flex Where, Flex When, Flex Well policy.</span></li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:black"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:black">Access to our team member discount program which can be used across our company network, including Target, Kmart, Bunnings, and Officeworks.</span></li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:black"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:black">A free OnePass membership offering free delivery across Target and Kmart on eligible product.</span></li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:black"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:black">Access to our benefits program, which entitles you to exclusive discounts and benefits in the areas of entertainment, travel, lifestyle, and health, with over 60 suppliers.</span></li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:black"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:black">We want you to feel rewarded for your commitment and hard work, that's why there is opportunity for eligible team members to participate in a bonus program.</span></li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:black"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:black">Free onsite parking when you’re required to come into the office.</span></li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:black"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:black">We offer inclusive parental leave and ongoing support through our partnership with Circle In for team members of all backgrounds and family circumstances.</span></li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:black"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:black">A dynamic learning and support program.</span></li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:black"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:black">Opportunity to fast-track your career through our Mentor Program as a Mentee or Mentor.</span></li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:black"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:black">Kudos recognition program, where you are nominated by your peers to spin a wheel, to win a stack of cool prizes.</span></li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:black"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:black">Wesfarmers is Kmart and Target’s parent company, and each year, eligible employees can elect to purchase shares through a salary sacrifice arrangement.</span></li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:black"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:black">Great career opportunities across the broader Wesfarmers Group.</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><strong><br></strong></span><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><strong>A </strong></span><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;color:black"><strong>place you can belong <br><br></strong>We celebrate the rich diversity of the communities in which we operate. We are committed to creating inclusive and safe environments where all our team members can contribute and succeed. We believe that all team members should feel valued, respected, and safe, and strive to ensure our recruitment process is accessible and welcoming, with applications encouraged from all candidates.</span><br><br><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:black">We encourage you to tell us about any workplace adjustments that you would like by emailing <a style="color:black" href="mailto:kmartgroupcareers@kmart.com.au">kmartgroupcareers@kmart.com.au</a>.</span><br><br></span></p> <p><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"> <span style="color:white"> #LI-Hybrid</span></span></p> </span>Application Requirements
Candidates must have 5+ years of experience in apparel graphic design, including proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop. A degree in Graphic Design, Surface Pattern, or Illustration is required, along with a strong portfolio of work.