About Portmans

Portmans is one of Australia's most iconic fashion retail brands for women with over 90 stores throughout Australia and New Zealand. Known for offering a wide range of trendy and stylish outfits, Portmans focuses on delivering high-quality, on-trend fashion for young women, often with a mix of casual, workwear and formal styles. Portmans is a key brand within the Just Group, a prominent Australian retailer with a strong presence in both Australia and New Zealand. The Just Group encompasses five renowned brands—Just Jeans, Jay Jays, Portmans, Jacqui E, and Dotti—and operates over 700 stores across the region.

About the Role

We are currently seeking a creative and enthusiastic entry level Graphic Designer to join the Portmans team. In this role you will work closely with the Senior Designer and Product Team who will assist you to develop into the next phase of your career in fashion.  Responsibilities include the building of story boards and colour palettes as directed by the Head of Product, preparing and adjusting studio artworks for supplier briefing and producing CADs of our product ranges.  Attention to detail and great communication are key to your success in this exciting new role.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Senior Designer to build physical and digital story boards, including prints and colour palettes, to support the Product team.
• As directed, adjust purchased artworks for colour, scale and design, in order to brief to factories for production.  　
• Produce CADs of product ranges and trend boards for meetings and presentations as directed by the Buying teams.
• Maintain the print & colour standards library, including updating, labelling and archiving artworks.
• Assist Senior Designer in the development of trend direction documents at key times in the season. 　
• Continually research catwalk and local market trends for colour, print and silhouette inspiration to share with the product team.　

Skills & Experience

• Sound knowledge in working with Mac, Photoshop and Illustrator 　　
• Graphic/textile design experience within a fashion retailer is highly desirable
• Strong digital yardage and placement print execution is advantageous
• Attention to detail, time management and communication skills are an absolute must　
• Energetic and motivated, eager to thrive in a creative and collaborative environment
• All levels of experience including Graduates are encouraged to apply

Perks

• Generous staff discount and access to our sample sales
• Central office location based on St Kilda Rd, with direct access to the picturesque Fawkner Park
• Work closely within a high performing, supportive and collaborative environment
• Engage in continuous learning and development programs to enhance your skills and foster personal and professional growth
• Coffee lover? Indulge in daily subsidized coffee and food options at our onsite café

Overall, we are looking for someone creative and passionate about design. If this sounds like the role for you - apply now! To be considered, please submit a portfolio or examples of your work.