Designer General Merchandise

Brighter Futures Start Here

We are an inclusive team who power two of the most iconic and loved brands, Kmart and Target. We have more than 50,000 passionate individuals across our stores, distribution centres, and offices around the globe.

With our brands touching the lives of almost two million customers every week, you’ll feel the impact of the work you’ll do every day. As a leader in the retail market, we’re optimistic about our future and yours. We’re changing at a rapid rate, giving you challenging work that you’ll be proud of.

 

Join the team

 

Design for a market‑leading brand with enormous customer reach, work across diverse and exciting categories, and see your ideas come to life from concept to customer at pace. Design products customers love at a scale that matters.

 

 

What You’ll Be Doing

 

At Kmart, design is at the heart of everything we do. We’re looking for a talented and trend‑driven Designer – General Merchandise to join our fast‑paced design team, creating exciting, customer‑focused ranges across Entertainment, Party, Active, Travel & Luggage, and Pets.

 

This is an incredible opportunity for a commercially minded designer who thrives on variety, loves translating trends into standout product, and enjoys working closely with Buyers to bring ranges to life.

 

 

As a Designer working for Kmart you will:   

 

• Design original, on‑trend and affordable product ranges that reflect Kmart’s distinctive handwriting
• Own end‑to‑end product development, from concept through to production
• Translate global trends into clear seasonal direction across multiple categories
• Create compelling graphic design, print and pattern artwork
• Develop accurate technical drawings, specs and production art
• Partner closely with Buyers and cross‑functional teams in a fast‑paced environment
• Present concepts clearly and confidently to stakeholders

 

 

To be successful in this role, you’ll have:

 

• Proven experience designing general merchandise product ranges, ideally across multiple categories
• Strong trend forecasting capability, with the ability to translate trends into seasonal, commercial product
• Solid product development experience, from concept through to production
• Strong graphic design skills, including print, pattern and artwork execution
• High proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop
• A commercial, customer‑focused mindset with strong aesthetic judgement
• Ability to work closely with Buyers and cross‑functional partners
• Confidence operating in a fast‑paced, high‑volume environment, managing multiple deadlines
• A design portfolio showcasing your product, trend and graphic design capability

 

 

A design portfolio is required as part of your application, showcasing your product design, trend translation and graphic capability across ranges

 

 

Benefits we’ll offer you:

 

• Flexible hybrid working options through our Flex Where, Flex When, Flex Well policy.  
• A team member discount card that gives you a discount at Kmart, Target, Officeworks and Bunnings 
• Access to the Brighter Benefits program which entitles you to exclusive discounts and benefits in the areas of entertainment, travel, lifestyle, and health – with over 60 suppliers!  
• We want you to feel rewarded for your commitment and hard work that's why eligible team members get the opportunity to participate in a bonus program 
• We offer inclusive parental leave, and ongoing support offered though our partnership with Circle In for team members of all backgrounds and family circumstances  
• A dynamic learning and support program 
• Opportunity to fast track your career through our Mentor Program as a Mentee or Mentor 
• A Kudos recognition program, where you are nominated by your peers to spin a wheel, to win a stack of cool prizes 
• Great career opportunities across the broader Wesfarmers Group 

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.

We encourage you to tell us about any workplace adjustments that you would like, by emailing kmartgroupcareers@kmart.com.au.

If you would like to explore a career with Kmart and this sounds like the perfect role for you – apply now!

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