Freelance Designer

FOREVER US
Step into the world of Forever New, where fashion meets confidence and every moment is designed to make it her moment. From our Melbourne beginnings 20 years ago to more than 450 stores globally, Forever New continues to evolve - creating beautiful, feminine fashion underpinned by strong commercial thinking and global sourcing expertise.

THE PERKS WE OFFER YOU
As a valued member of the Forever New family, you’ll not only enjoy exciting rewards and benefits, but also be part of a team that genuinely appreciates your talent and contribution.

Discover the perks of joining us:

Enjoy a generous 40% employee discount, including periodic family & friends offers

Coffee lover? Indulge in daily subsidised coffee and lunch at the café downstairs

Celebrate loyalty and life moments with birthday and loyalty leave

Gain recruitment referral incentives for bringing exceptional talent into the team

Take part in wellbeing and sustainability initiatives, supporting both you and the planet

Grow with continuous learning and development programs

Be recognised for your contributions through awards and recognition programs

Enjoy subsidised car parking and a vibrant Richmond head office location

Gain exposure to a global business operating across 5 continents

YOUR DREAM OPPORTUNITY
We’re looking for a creative and motivated freelance Designer to join our talented Design team and support the development of a key product category. In this hands‑on role, you will help bring beautiful fabric prints and styles to life—each one reflecting the essence of the Forever New brand. You’ll contribute throughout the design process and collaborate with the wider team to ensure the range stays fresh, on‑brand, and aligned with current trends.

Your responsibilities will deliver captivating collections that perfectly align with Forever New’s signature beauty and elegance, all whilst ensuring ‘finger on pulse’ of emerging trends.

Get excited to:

Design, drive and develop a commercial curve collection and range

Demonstrate broad awareness of competitors and external trends, identifying missed opportunities and trends working with the buyer to potentialise sales and profit.

Present trend to buyer to ensure that key trends, shapes, colour direction and fabrics are considered.

Complete the design brief, post concept sign off, to the standard required, ensuring detailed accuracy, and that QA, and Production are adequately briefed to minimise re‑work

Confidently advise and partner with Buyer on styling, fabric, trim, print and finish

Collaborate with the fabric team to develop the range for each season

Ensure the range delivers innovation, flexibility, quality, speed to market and is within pricing strategy

THE SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE YOU OFFER US

Minimum 1-3 years’ work experience as a womenswear Designer (Curve category)

Proven track record of high performance in a fashion business

Skilled in producing design concepts (by hand and/or PC/MAC)

Creative talent and high attention to detail

Strong technical knowledge and garment construction skills

Fabric and raw material knowledge

Demonstrate understanding of all critical path elements and their impact on sales

Knowledge of local and overseas fashion retail markets

Understand the Forever New customer and respond effectively to her needs

Ability to work autonomously and collaboratively as part of a team

Ability to work under pressure, working to tight deadlines

Computer literacy in Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook and Word)

A Bachelor of Fashion Design/Graphic is essential

OUR VALUES

Think Customer

Respect for all

Keep it Simple

Take Responsibility

Act with Pace

If you’re excited to contribute to a growing global brand and play a meaningful role in our success, we’d love to hear from you. Join us as we continue to build on our 20‑year legacy and shape the future of Forever New.

Location: Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Advertised:

29 Jun 2026 AUS Eastern Standard Time

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