Armadillo Hiring for Junior Designer at Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Full Time

• Join a collegial, warm and supportive business that was awarded AFR’s #2 Best Places To Work in 2023.
• Unique opportunity to kick-start your career in product design, textiles and development.
• Full-time position based in Surry Hills, NSW

About Us

Armadillo is a truly sustainable company – for the good of the world we live in and all who journey with us. Founded in 2009, we are an Australian-born company, with showrooms in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Los Angeles, New York and San Francisco. Our rugs lie lightly on this earth.

Our collections are handcrafted by artisans in India, Nepal and Turkey using natural materials and energy-efficient processes, designed to counteract today’s throwaway culture and stand the test of time. As a certified B Corp, we hold ourselves to the highest standards of sustainability, social responsibility and transparency.

As a purpose-driven company, guided by integrity, Armadillo is committed to cultivating the very best talents in their fields. Our workplace is open and inclusive, valuing teamwork and collaboration as well as celebrating individual strengths. We are committed to each other, our work and the wider community – and our hope is to be joined by those who are enthusiastic not just about what we do, but why we do it.

About the Opportunity

First and foremost, this newly created role has been introduced to the Armadillo team with the goal to provide the next generation with an opportunity to develop, build a career and learn about our wonderful business. The Junior Designer would be providing the wider R&D team with administrative and departmental support.

Key responsibilities may include:

• Assisting with research of ideas, source material and support design ideas.
• Accurate product ordering, tracking of samples and scheduling of photo shoots or test rugs.
• Maintaining accurate and thorough product documentation inclusive of product photography, filing and archiving (digital/physical), and maintaining product lists for other departments.
• Support in the physical and digital Research & Development (R&D) sample management.
• Creating and formatting effective communication tools, such as R&D decks and staff product training presentations.
• Assist with the range development with the R&D team e.g. gather inspirational references, drawings, pattern work & CAD development.
• Liaising with India-based team to achieve aesthetic and functional features with guidance from R&D Manager & Designer.
• Develop CADs as required by the sales team.

About You – Our Ideal Candidate

Our ideal candidate would be growth oriented and keen to start building a lasting career in design and product development. With an openness to learning, you will approach this role in an adaptable and hands-on way.

Ideally, you will have:

• A background in textiles (technical textiles, woven or knotted would be a preference), interior design or product design/development would be ideal.
• An eye for detail with strong organisational skills and the appetite to manage administrative tasks.
• The ability to prioritise tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• The ability to lift large rugs and rug samples in line with WH&S policies.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• The ability to identify and implement process efficiencies where possible.
• Familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite.
• The desire and ability to travel internationally (India) or domestically periodically.

How to Apply

If this role is of interest, we would love to hear from you. Please apply via LinkedIn or email groberts@partale.com.au directly for more information.

Armadillo is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer that greatly appreciates and values diversity and, therefore, we are keen to hear from a wide range of candidates that are interested in an opportunity such as this.

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