Knitwear Product Developer
Now Hiring | Iconic Australian Fashion Brand | Sydney
The Brand |
An iconic Australian fashion brand known for its modern, tailored designs – they have built a reputation for creating sophisticated, fashion-forward pieces that blend timeless style with contemporary trends. With a focus on innovation, sustainability, and craftsmanship, they continue to evolve while maintaining its heritage of empowering women through confident, polished style. We are now seeking a Product Developer with a product specialism in knitwear to join the team.
The Role |
Reporting to the Knitwear Manager you will take the knitwear designs from initial concept through to final product. Working closely in communication with Design and suppliers you will provide technical expertise and creative input to ensure high quality knitwear. This role is critical to creating quality knitwear garments and a seamless process for a team to work together to achieve a high level of efficiency and contribution to the success of the business.
Liaise with Knitwear Manager and Design Team on the design and concept.
Interpret the design and arrange yarn and stitch sourcing where necessary.
Develop technical packs of working drawings, specification sheets, yarns, stitch and construction guidelines to the suppliers.
Liaise with the supplier and communicate clear timelines to ensure the sample is ready for design and buying meetings.
Follow the sample through fitting process by liaising with Design and proving instructions to the suppliers.
Garment testing and care instruction approval.
Measure and quality control all samples through the production and pre-shipment stages to ensure the garment commercially acceptable.
The Skillset |
We are seeking an experienced Product Developer with a qualification in knitwear or equivalent experience - within an existing fashion brand.
Understanding of current international fashion trends.
Strong understanding of yarn, stiches and finishes.
Understanding of elevated design aesthetic.
Positive attitude and creative flair.
Exceptional time management skills to meet deadlines and manage a fast paced, busy design team.
Exceptional Organisational, time management, problem solving and trouble shooting skills.
Advanced levels of Excel and Adobe Illustrator.
The Offer |
Strong remuneration package on offer level with experience in knitwear.
One day work from home.
Group discount offerings.
Wellbeing initiatives.
Dog friendly office.
Annual clothing allowance and discount offering across brands.
Reach out to Jordan for a confidential chat at jordan@thetalentmill.com.au
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