HEAD OF PRODUCT
Are you ready to lead a dynamic product team in a brand that’s redefining fashion retail? We are searching for an exceptional Head of Product to drive creativity, commercial performance, and innovation across a boutique fashion brand beloved by customers worldwide.
What the Role Involves
As the Head of Product, you will own the end-to-end product strategy and execution across Buying, Design, Production, and Logistics. You’ll set the vision for trend-driven, commercially powerful ranges that delight customers, elevate the brand, and drive profitable growth. You’ll lead a talented team of Buyers, Designers, and Production Managers while personally trading a key category, staying connected to the product, the market, and our customers.
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: Sei
Job Code: 1399436
Please note that only those applicants who fit the brief will be contacted in relation to their application.
RESPONSIBILITIES +
You will: Product Strategy & Brand Elevation
- Own and drive the end-to-end product strategy across Buying, Design, Production, and Logistics.
- Translate customer insights, brand strategy, and market trends into commercially powerful and trend-led product ranges.
- Shape long-term assortment, pricing, and margin strategies to deliver profitable growth and brand differentiation.
Buying & Design Leadership
- Personally buy and trade a key category, owning performance, margin, and sell-through outcomes.
- Set seasonal product direction and approve option frameworks, balancing core, new, and emerging trends.
- Guide and mentor the Design team to align creative direction with commercial strategy and customer preferences.
Production & Supplier Management
- Lead supplier relationships and the production strategy to ensure high-quality products delivered on time.
- Drive supplier performance, risk mitigation, and operational improvements across the supply chain.
- Oversee inbound logistics to maintain efficient, reliable flow of goods supporting launch plans.
Planning & Commercial Partnership
- Partner with Planning to ensure category buys reflect budgets, margins, phasing, and regional objectives.
- Implement trade strategies to repeat high-performing products and exit underperformers efficiently.
- Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure product performance is linked to financial outcomes and marketing campaigns.
Sustainability & Innovation
- Embed sustainable sourcing and responsible practices across all product decisions.
- Identify and implement opportunities for fabric, packaging, or process innovations.
- Deliver measurable increases in sustainable product usage year-on-year.
Team Leadership & Capability Building
- Grow and lead a high-performing Product team, fostering creativity, accountability, and collaboration. Develop talent pathways, mentor future leaders, and build commercial capabilities across the team. Champion a culture of customer obsession, cross-functional collaboration, and continuous improvement.
REQUIREMENTS +
- Degree in Fashion Design or related field.
- 6–10 years’ buying experience in fashion retail or wholesale with proven results in sales, margin, and sell-through.
- Strong trend radar and ability to translate insights into compelling products.
- Experience working with a diverse range of stakeholders, with highly developed negotiation skills
- Effective verbal and written communication, relationships building skills and clear customer focus