ABOUT US
Cotton On is a global fashion and lifestyle brand that’s taking the Aussie lifestyle to the world. We do things our way. Laid-back and always lived to the fullest. We look out for our mates, wherever we are.
There’s nothing that excites us more than making a positive difference in people’s lives.
We stand for diversity, empowering people of all backgrounds to express their individual style and make their mark on the world.
We deliver the trends of the moment in womenswear, menswear and accessories, and inspire our community to have fun with it.
ABOUT THE ROLE
We have some amazing opportunities for innovative and creative Trend Forecasters at all levels to join the Cotton On Group. We are looking for Trend Forecasters, Specialists and Assistants across our brands to enable our vision of developing and presenting trend concepts that inform trend direction for our brands. You will use your expertise to scan and research the global market to identify current trends that reflect our customer mindset and which align with our brand’s vision. We will look to you support and develop big ideas relating to colour, fabric and trends that you can forecast and visually conceptualise to then translate them into commercially driven results. If you are Pinterest obsessed, have a creative flair and a passion for the latest trends and fashion, then a role in Trend could be right for you.
SKILLS & EXPERIENCE
• Degree / qualification in relevant field i.e. Trend Forecasting, Trend Analysis
• Demonstrated experience in a similar Trend Forecaster role
• Ability to research and analyse current trends and translate them into commercial ideas
• Proven ability to forecast and communicate colour, fabric and print ideas to key internal and external stakeholders
• Strong organisation, planning and time management skills to ensure deadlines are met
• Exposure to sales budgets and experience using historical data to predict future trends
• Confidence in your analytical skills to make high-impact decisions regarding your category
• Self-motivated with great time management skills and high attention to detail
• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively communicate with all levels of stakeholders, as well as confidence to share big ideas
OUR CULTURE
To describe COTTON:ON in six words is easy; optimistic, passionate, real, energetic, collaborative and, most importantly, ethical.
Our team members are a passionate group of people, committed to making a real difference in people’s lives through our philanthropic arm, the Cotton On Foundation. It is our shared belief that we can make a difference to lives of everyone we touch, from our backyard to the world.
BENEFITS
We are committed to personal and professional development, which is supported by an ever growing and expanding structure. We believe our people deserve the best space to their best work and to support this we provide: