Product Designer - Textiles & Hardgoods

Product Designer-Textiles & Hardgoods

Hommey | Melbourne, VIC | Full-Time

We make products people are genuinely happy to have in their home. It takes real care to get there, and that care starts in design.

At Hommey, the product range is central to everything. It’s how we connect with customers and how we build a brand people return to. We’re looking for a Product Designer to take real ownership of that work.

This role suits someone who is comfortable moving between the creative and the commercial. You think carefully about what you’re designing and why, you’re across the detail, and you understand that a great product has to be both well-made and buildable within real-world constraints.

About Us

Born in 2020 with a simple cushion and a big dream, Hommey is revolutionising the homeware industry. We believe that creating an aspirational, top-quality brand doesn’t have to break the bank. Our mission? To help you craft a personalised home that truly reflects who you are, without compromising on style or your budget.

The Role

Working closely with the Senior Design Manager and the Production team, you’ll take products from initial concept through to in-store delivery. The role spans creative direction, technical execution, supplier relationships and some team leadership.

Day to day, you’ll be:

• Developing product concepts with a clear point of view — creative, commercial, and unmistakably Hommey
• Reading global trends and local signals to shape a range direction that’s fresh and relevant
• Producing detailed, accurate tech packs that leave no room for misinterpretation
• Building and maintaining strong supplier and factory relationships
• Owning the critical path end to end with the Production Manager, from idea to in store
• Presenting ranges confidently to the broader business and leadership, including the Founder and CEO
• Mentoring the junior designer, growing their craft, confidence and commercial thinking
• Keeping cross-functional teams aligned so there are no surprises and every handover is clean

Who We're Looking For

We’re looking for someone with a strong design eye and the practical skills to back it up. You’re comfortable with the full process and take quality seriously at every stage.

You’ll likely have:

• 5+ years of product design experience, ideally in homewares or a related category
• A tertiary qualification in fashion, textile or product design, with a portfolio showing your process end to end
• Solid proficiency across Adobe Creative Cloud, with experience producing tech packs
• Confidence presenting to senior stakeholders and a willingness to mentor a junior designer
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple workstreams without things slipping
• An understanding of when to push a design idea and when the commercial reality needs to take priority
• Clear communication skills and the ability to work cross-functionally with different teams

Why Join Hommey?

• At Hommey, we’re building more than a home and lifestyle brand — we’re creating a movement defined by comfort, quality, and personalisation
• We believe in what we do. Be part of an ambitious start-up team disrupting the homewares market
• A flexible work culture is at the heart of what we do. We believe in flexibility and surrounding ourselves with passionate individuals who value creativity and teamwork
• We offer Comfort Days: five additional days on top of your annual leave accruals
• We love our community and are customer centric. We want to create products that make a difference in the lives of our customers

Still Reading?

If you’re still here, we get the feeling you’re our kind of person. But here’s the deal — research shows that 60% of women and underrepresented folks may have already decided to step away from applying. Even if you don’t tick every box, we’d love for you to say hello. We’re all about bringing different perspectives and experiences to the table, because that’s what will bring us closer to creating comfort for all.

If you’re ready to be part of a team that’s redefining homeware, one cushion at a time, we want to hear from you.

Join us in our mission to make homes more beautiful, comfortable, and uniquely personal.

Please note, due to the anticipated volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Application Close COB Wednesday 13th June

To be considered for this role, please briefly address the following in your cover letter:

• What best describes your right to work in Australia?
• What's your expected annual base salary?
• How much notice are you required to give your current employer?
• Do you have 5 or more years of product design experience in homewares or a related category?
• Do you have a tertiary qualification in fashion, textile or product design?
• Are you proficient in Adobe Creative Cloud and experienced in creating tech packs?