Knitwear Designer - Country Road (Womenswear)

As Australia’s favourite lifestyle brand, beloved around the world, Country Road deliver timeless Australian style that is designed for life and made to last.

Step into a day in the life of a Knitwear Designer at Country Road, where creativity, craftsmanship and innovation come together to create modern wardrobe essentials.

From trend research and yarn development to designing knit structures, stitches and silhouettes, you will transform inspiration into commercially relevant knitwear collections. Working closely with Design, Buying and suppliers, you will bring concepts to life from initial sketch through to finished garment.

If you have a strong eye for knit construction, texture and detail, and are passionate about creating elevated knitwear that customers love to wear, we would love to hear from you!

How you will contribute

• Oversee the design and development of product ranges, ensuring alignment with the brand vision, option plans, price points, and target margins
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure the design and development process is aligned with broader business objectives and approved strategies. Collaborate to implement business initiatives effectively through existing operational frameworks
• Build strong partnerships with the Merchandise Planning and Buying teams, ensuring the range is balanced across core, seasonal, and seasonal products, and that it meets the company’s financial targets
• Prepare and present detailed design briefs, seasonal ranges, and creative concepts in partnership with the Head of Design
• Articulate key trends, product innovations, and design rationale
• Oversee the end-to-end design process, ensuring company timetable deadlines are met, from initial concept development to pre production sampling
• Ensure that the range is commercially viable, appealing to the target customer while balancing creativity with functionality and wearability
• In conjunction with the Head of Design, Planning & Buying teams, interact with store teams to present the final range, discussing key looks, trends, and how they align with the overall product assortment.

Capabilities we value 

• Extensive experience in Knitwear 
• Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams, to deliver collections on time and within financial targets  
• Skilled in Adobe Illustrator and other design tools
• Strong understanding of global fashion trends, materials, and innovations in the market
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to clearly convey design concepts and work collaboratively with internal teams and external suppliers
• Demonstrates a proactive approach to problem-solving, by resolving design and production challenges while ensuring smooth progress throughout the development process.

What we offer

• Bi-annual product allowance, access to sample sales and 40% discount for you and your immediate family across all CRG brands
• Flex your leave your way, including birthday leave, volunteer leave, personal leave and more
• Access to health and wellbeing support, including Health Insurance, 24/7 EAP counselling, discounted gym memberships and financial advice services
• 18 weeks paid parental leave program for eligible employees with return-to-work clothing allowance
• Internal career opportunities across our House of Brands
• Annual learning calendar to support your ongoing development
• Support impactful community and charity partnerships across our House of Brands, including OCRF, Our Watch, First Nations Reconciliation, Movember, Red Cross and Landcare.

Who we are 

Country Road Group is one of Australia’s leading lifestyle brand houses, home to an iconic portfolio including Country Road, Trenery, Witchery, Mimco and Politix. United as One Team, we work collaboratively across our House of Brands to create exceptional product and meaningful experiences for our customers. We are Courageously Curious, exploring new ideas, perspectives and ways of working, and Driven by Purpose to make a positive impact—on our customers, our communities and each other. We’re proud to foster an inclusive culture where everyone feels they belong, can be themselves, and has the opportunity to grow.

Recognised as a sustainability leader in Australian fashion, Country Road Group drives positive change through ambitious climate action, ethical sourcing, and responsible product innovation.

We encourage you to explore our Current Opportunities and we look forward to connecting with you! 

Country Road Group acknowledges the Traditional Owners of Country throughout Australia and recognises their continuing connection to lands, waters and communities. We pay our respects to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures and to Elders past and present. 

We’re committed to inclusion and accessibility. If we can support you with any adjustments at any stage, please let us know.