PRODUCT DEVELOPER | 12-MONTH CONTRACT
Sydney | Full-Time | 12-Month Fixed Term
We’ve partnered with an exciting brand to recruit an experienced Product Developer for a 12-month contract.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a product specialist who enjoys taking ownership from initial concept through to production, working across a diverse portfolio of brands and collaborating closely with both internal teams and external partners.
You’ll be part of a collaborative Design & Production team, with plenty of opportunity to get involved in product development, trend research, supplier management and bringing new ideas to life.
Why You’ll Love It
12-month contract with a growing and diverse brand portfolio
Flexible working environment
Additional flexibility available after 6 months
Work across both wholesale and retail channels
Opportunity to work directly with brand partners and suppliers
Collaborative and creative team environment
The Role
As Product Developer, you’ll manage the product development process from brief through to production and delivery.
You’ll work closely with brand partners to understand their requirements, translate briefs into product concepts, and coordinate development with factories to ensure products are delivered accurately, on time, and to the required quality standards.
This is a hands-on role suited to someone confident dealing with people, comfortable presenting ideas, and able to manage multiple products and timelines independently.
Interested? Email your CV to Seirian@whointhezoo.com.au or apply via the link for a confidential discussion in the new year.
*Only suitable candidates will be contacted in relation to their application.
Hiring Consultant: Seirian Puw
Job Code: 1669831
Please note that only those applicants who fit the brief will be contacted in relation to their application.
RESPONSIBILITIES +
- Manage product development from initial brief through to final production
- Meet face-to-face with brand partners, confidently presenting ideas and discussing product requirements
- Create 2D CADs and product mock-ups using Adobe Illustrator
- Develop and maintain accurate spec sheets and product documentation
- Translate brand briefs into commercially viable product solutions
- Liaise with factories throughout sampling, pre-production and production
- Manage sample reviews, amendments and approvals
- Work closely with Production and Compliance to resolve product or quality issues
- Coordinate product photography and ensure all product is ready for launch
- Research market and trend direction to identify new product opportunities
- Work across both retail and wholesale product requirements
- Manage multiple brand portfolios and critical paths simultaneously
REQUIREMENTS +
- 4–5+ years’ experience in Product Development, Apparel, Accessories or a similar role
- Strong end-to-end product development experience
- Confident using Adobe Illustrator to create 2D CADs and product mock-ups
- Strong Excel skills and experience creating or managing specification sheets
- Experience working directly with factories and suppliers
- Confident communicator who enjoys working with clients and brand partners
- Strong understanding of product development, sampling and production processes
- Highly organised with excellent attention to detail
- Commercially minded with the ability to balance creativity, quality and cost
- Trend forecasting and market awareness highly regarded
- Optical experience is not required — apparel or accessories experience is welcomed