Product Developer
Established Womenswear Online Retailer
Now Hiring in Sydney
The Brand |
An Australian online fashion brand creating beautiful, wearable collections that make women feel confident every day. From the perfect dress for a special occasion to effortless everyday styles, every product they launch is designed with one goal in mind - to become a customer's favourite.
The Role |
Working closely with the Head of Buying, Senior Planner and CEO, you'll take ownership of the product development lifecycle bringing ideas to life through thoughtful design, outstanding fit, strong supplier partnerships and disciplined execution.
You'll help shape collections that reflect the brand while meeting the needs of Australian women. Rather than simply grading from a sample size, you'll consider fit from the very beginning, developing flattering silhouettes that balance proportion, comfort and style across core size range of 8-20.
Day to day will include:
Develop trend-led collections that excite their customers and deliver strong commercial results.
Own the end-to-end product development process from concept and range planning through to sampling, fittings, production and delivery.
Source fabrics, trims, prints and finishes that balance quality, style and commercial outcomes.
Lead fit sessions, evaluate samples and continually refine garments to deliver exceptional fit, comfort and quality.
Develop silhouettes that flatter across our size range, considering proportion, balance and fabric performance from the outset.
Build strong partnerships with offshore suppliers and their China-based sourcing team to develop exclusive product, negotiate costs and deliver outstanding quality.
Manage the critical path to ensure products launch on time and within budget.
Analyse sales performance, customer feedback and market trends to identify opportunities for repeat styles, product improvements and future range development.
Work closely with Planning to maximise sales, manage inventory and optimise product performance.
The Skillset |
We're looking for someone who is equally passionate about fashion and commercial performance.
Proven experience as a Buyer with strong end-to-end product development experience in women's fashion.
Experience developing and fitting womenswear across multiple size ranges, particularly a focus on size 16 and above.
A genuine passion for developing product, not simply buying it.
Strong technical knowledge of garment construction, grading, fit, fabrication and how different fabrics perform across a range of body shapes.
A commercial mindset with the ability to interpret sales data, customer insights and market trends into successful product decisions.
Experience working with offshore suppliers and managing the development process remotely.
Strong negotiation, supplier relationship and sourcing skills.
Excellent planning, organisation and critical path management capability.
Confidence working in a fast-paced online retail environment where speed, quality and collaboration are equally important.
A deep understanding of the Australian womenswear market and what women in their target market want.
Qualifications in Fashion Design, Fashion Business or a related discipline.
The Offer |
Strong salary offering
Career development with a leading online retailer
Please note this role is based in Ultimo and is 5 days onsite.
Apply with Jordan |
If this sounds like you, reach out to Jordan for a confidential chat.
jordan@thetalentmill.com.au
The Talent Mill Recruitment division is a bespoke consultancy and talent acquisition specialist within the fashion, lifestyle and retail industries. With more than 10 years specialist expertise with luxury, lifestyle & fashion brands globally we discover, recognize, and connect inspiring individuals to the most desirable brands as a trusted support to founder-led start-ups, SME’s and multinational corporations within the fashion & retail industry.
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