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About the Role

SABA is seeking a talented and curious Junior Designer to join their womenswear team. This role involves contributing to the full design lifecycle, from concept development to final execution, within a creative team focused on thoughtful design. The Junior Designer will help shape collections that resonate with the SABA customer, balancing creativity with commercial awareness and brand direction.

Responsibilities

• Support the Head of Design with seasonal concepts, fabric and colour direction, print development, and collection storytelling.
• Research creative ideas and provide input into key design elements each season, in line with the Head of Design's vision and brand DNA.
• Design into soft dressing for wovens and knitwear (CNS) as required.
• Develop concepts and final artworks for print, embroidery, and trims to introduce new and relevant seasonal materials.
• Source and develop fabrics and trims in collaboration with the design and buying teams.
• Prepare technical illustrations — black and white and in colour — including AI-rendered outfitting visuals, using Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, and AI image tools.
• Update and maintain digital and hardcopy design boards in collaboration with the design team.
• Attend design meetings across all stages of the seasonal process: concepting, fabric selection, colour and print development, collection structure, sketch sign-off, and product handover.
• Attend first-fit meetings and manage design changes through appropriate channels and systems.
• Prepare fabric and print specifications for development using DCT (Development Costing Tracker).
• Create and maintain Tech Packs for new designs and repeat styles, including Bills of Materials (BOMs).
• Ensure trim updates are reflected on production BOMs and shared with the relevant factories.
• Work closely with Quality Control and the production team to ensure fit samples, sealers, and production meet SABA standards.
• Support the maintenance of a core block and pattern system to ensure consistency across all styles.
• Set up and enter all design information into AP21 Import Packs accurately and in line with Critical Path deadlines.
• Manage design and category boards, ensuring they are updated weekly and prepared for key meetings.
• Send BOMs, design sheets, and digital block references to factories via the online portal and hardcopy packs.
• Manage communication with offshore development teams and factories via email and the CLO-SET workroom portal, ensuring submissions are on schedule.
• Set up and distribute Fabric Information Sheets (FIS), including the master colour sheet.
• Administer and file approval submissions, fabric swatches, and trims.
• Articulate key selling points for product notes and prepare mock shop setups for internal presentations.
• Regularly visit stores and competitor locations to stay current with the market and identify new opportunities.
• Apply learnings from SWOTs and trade performance into future design decisions.
• Ensure all design and development work aligns with SABA brand DNA and creative direction.
• Ensure all design and development activity meets calendar deadlines and development process principles.

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years study — diploma or degree level fashion design
• Understanding of garment construction and technical design processes
• Awareness of womenswear market trends, both local and international
• 2–3 years of industry experience preferred
• Previous work experience or internship within a fashion brand
• Exposure to the full design-to-production process an advantage
• Highly organised with strong attention to detail
• Excellent communicator — verbal and written
• Collaborative and team-oriented
• Genuine passion for fashion and the SABA brand

Skills

• Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign
• CAD knowledge
• Experience with AI image tools
• Microsoft Office proficiency
• Experience with AP21 or NICHE

Location

• Alexandria

Work Type

• Hybrid WFH and studio/office space

Experience Level

• Junior Designer
• 2-3 years industry experience preferred

Education Level

• Diploma or degree level fashion design

Benefits

• 50% off all our brands
• Flexible working options – hybrid WFH and beautiful studio/office space
• 4pm Friday finishes and true work/life balance
• Birthday leave + monthly social events, morning teas & more
• Employee Assistance Program for you and your family
• Paid Parental Leave

About the Company

• A leader in the Australian fashion industry, APG & Co designs and manages Sportscraft, SABA and JAG.
• For over 50 years, APG & Co. has curated, grown and evolved these brands to be at the forefront of Australian fashion.
• We celebrate our history while allowing our brands to express themselves in contemporary, relevant and authentic ways.
• The working environment is dynamic, professional and passionate.
• The mission: Bringing Style to Life.
• APG & Co values working as a collective, thriving on change, and playing to win.
• We are built to last.
• APG & Co has over 1,500 employees representing three iconic Australian fashion brands — SABA, Sportscraft and JAG — with over 300 stores across Australia and New Zealand.
• We're for the doers, creators and the cities' makers.
• Established by Joseph Saba on Melbourne's iconic Flinders Street in 1965, we uphold our founder's vision by providing our customers a way to express their confidence through premium style.