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.
Join our team in our unwavering promise to make everyday living brighter by providing great value products at the best prices for Australian and New Zealand families.
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 Join our ambitious, fast-evolving Product team as a Principal Product Designer and play a key role in building the future digital experiences for two of Australia's most loved and revered brands! You will design intuitive, engaging, and effective customer experiences through collaboration with Product Managers, designers, technologists, and partners across the business.
If you have a keen eye for detail and you're passionate about leading human-centered design projects that seek to combine quality aesthetics with exceptional usability, we'd love to have you on board.
What You'll Be Doing: Design and Innovation: Develop and refine digital products that solve customer problems, enhance engagement, and meet business objectives through innovative and effective design solutions.
Leverage user research and data analysis to inform design decisions, ensuring the creation of products that align with customer needs, business goals, and market trends.
Harmonise tech feasibility, customer needs, and business goals to deliver strategic design solutions, notably via atomic design systems.
Establish and communicate a clear design vision that supports the overall product strategy and contributes to the roadmap for Kmart & Target.
Collaboration and Integration: Work closely with Product Managers, IT, and stakeholders across the organisation to integrate design research, data, and market analysis into the product development process.
Apply UX/UI principles to enhance product usability and satisfaction, ensuring designs are user-friendly and meet regulatory standards.
Own and drive the Design System strategy, construction, governance, and ongoing evolution from design to tech execution.
Mentoring and Leadership: Provide guidance and mentorship to junior designers, fostering their growth and development.
Advocate for and implement industry best practices and emerging trends in design.
Share insights and knowledge through presentations, workshops, and internal communications to inspire and educate the team, contributing to the Kmart Group's centre of design excellence.
To Be Successful in This Role You'll Have: Experience in a similar role, with retail experience highly regarded.
Experience with customer-facing products or services.
Proven track record in designing and shipping digital products and systems that solve real problems and are used by people.
Exposure to end-to-end design processes, from research and discovery through to delivery and measurement.
Experience with human-centered design processes and methodology.
Proven ability to work effectively in an environment of high performance with competing priorities and time pressures.
Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to make effective presentations and communicate with influence.
Benefits we'll offer you: Flexible hybrid working options through our Flex Where, Flex When, Flex Well policy, spending 60% of your week in our National Office.
A team member discount card that gives you a discount at Kmart, Target, Bunnings, and Officeworks.
A free One Pass membership offering free delivery across Kmart, Target & Catch on eligible products.
Access to the Kmart for You benefits program which entitles you to exclusive discounts and benefits in the areas of entertainment, travel, lifestyle, and health – with over 60 suppliers! Opportunity to participate in a bonus program.
Free onsite parking when required to come into the office.
Inclusive parental leave, a family room, and ongoing support through 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.
In-house café that serves breakfast, lunch and includes a collaborative space to work in.
A reflection room that can be used for prayer, meditation, or personal time.
A Kudos recognition program, where you are nominated by your peers to win prizes.
Regular product sample sales with discounted items.
Opportunities across the broader Wesfarmers Group.
We're here to make everyday living brighter From humble beginnings in Burwood East, Victoria, in 1969, we're now an essential part of 300 communities.
We're progressive in our pursuit to create seamless customer journeys for satisfied shoppers.
A place you can belong At Kmart, we celebrate the rich diversity of the communities in which we operate and are committed to creating inclusive and safe environments where all our team members can contribute and succeed.
If you would like to explore a career with Kmart and this sounds like the perfect role for you – apply now! We are a 2024 Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant.
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