Trend Forecaster

ABOUT US

We are Cotton On Kids–the global kids fashion brand that’s always on the move. The go-to for baby, kids and tween outfit essentials and trends. The friend that’s always there, from socials and online to your local store in the mall. Cotton On Kids has been making a positive difference in people’s lives since 2005. It’s at the heart of what we do. It’s what gets us up in the morning (closely followed by strong cup of coffee).We keep it real–because our customers deserve a brand that gets it. We deliver big–tapping into the trends of now and the nostalgia of yesterday to bring our customer what they love. And we lead the way–from Australia to the world.

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are looking for an innovative and driven individual to join our team as a Trend Forecaster. You will support the Senior Trend Forecaster and Trend Director to develop and present trend concepts that inform trend direction for the brand. You will use your expertise to scan and research the global market to identify trends that reflect our customer mindset and which align with our brand’s vision. We will look to you to develop big ideas relating to colour, fabric and trend that you can forecast and visually conceptualise to translate them into commercially driven results. If you have a keen eye for the current trends and love delivering on big ideas that make a difference, then this could be the perfect role for you.

Trend Forecaster – Be the voice of what’s next!

We’re on the lookout for someone who lives and breathes fashion. If you’ve got a sixth sense for what’s next, a Pinterest board (or five) dedicated to future trends, find yourself scrolling the hours away on Instagram (for research, of course), and pulling together moodboards just for fun, this might be your moment.

We’re looking for an innovative and driven Trend Forecaster to join our team and help shape the next chapter of our brand. You’ll support the Senior Trend Forecaster and Trend Director by researching global shifts and emerging trends, both macro and micro, and turning those insights into fresh, clear, and inspiring trend stories that drive our Kids wear direction.

Confident with tools like Pinterest, InDesign, and Canva, you’ll bring your creative flair to mood boards, layouts, and presentations that bring colour, fabric, and fashion ideas to life. Bonus points if you basically dream in Pantone and can effortlessly translate the ever-changing world of colour into trend stories that really connect.

We’re after someone naturally curious and creative, who can juggle a few projects without breaking a sweat, and who brings good vibes and a sense of fun to the team, because a bit of laughter keeps the creativity flowing.

SKILLS AND 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

• Excellent communication skills with the ability to share big ideas

OUR CULTURE

Our team members are a fun and playful group of people, and never take ourselves too seriously. After all, we are all here for the same reason - to create amazing experiences that have a positive impact on everyone we meet! We are fortunate enough to be a part of the Cotton On Group, and with that, to be part of the Cotton On Foundation. We believe that every Kid across the globe should all have fun, education and healthy living conditions. Being part of this team empowers each one of us to be part of positive change globally.

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:

50% team member discount off all brands (excl. Ceres Life which is 30% off)

A world class office with a state-of-the-art Wellness Centre featuring spa therapists, holistic health experts and free fitness classes (think reformer Pilates classes, personal training sessions, yoga studio, spin room and run club!)

A brand-new childcare centre onsite – incredible facilities, indoor and outdoor play areas, subsidised cost, and your kids are right next door!

The Beckley, our in-house café with chef prepared healthy meals, coffee and snacks. You can also grab a nutritious take home meal, taking the stress out of dinner time.

Flexible working – enabling you to find the right working rhythm to be at your best.

Competitive salary packaging – ensuring we are constantly benchmarking to industry.

On-site concierge, let us help you get your life sorted with dry cleaning, car wash and more.

An Employee Assistance Program for you and your family.

Returning from maternity leave (or primary carer parental leave)? Work part-time and get paid full-time for 2 months, all part of supporting you during your transition back to work.

Team mingle celebrations, speaker’s series, surprise and delight moments – the magic happens when we get together.

Do you have a dog? Bring them into the office. We love them!

At Cotton On, we are focused on building a culture centred in belonging, and we are committed to creating workplaces where each individual can show up as their whole self, having an equal opportunity to succeed with us.

We are proud of our diverse global workforce of 20,000 team members from countless nationalities, and we strongly welcome and encourage individuals of all backgrounds to apply with us.

We are focused on bringing more voices, experiences and backgrounds to our workforce as we drive diverse and inclusive outcomes for our team and our customers.

If you have any individual needs in order to fully participate in the recruitment process, please contact us at [email protected] so we may support you in completing the job application process.