Product Developer - Womenswear | Highly Respected Brand

THE COMPANY

Our client is a well-established Australian fashion business with a strong national presence and a reputation for delivering high-quality, thoughtfully designed apparel. With a collaborative head office environment and an experienced leadership team, the business combines commercial success with a genuine focus on product excellence, innovation and continuous improvement.

Operating across both seasonal and rapid-response product streams, the company offers the opportunity to work closely with experienced professionals across design, production, planning and merchandising while contributing to the ongoing growth of an evolving womenswear range.

THE ROLE

An exciting opportunity exists for a Product Developer to join a growing womenswear team and take ownership of selected product categories from concept through to production.

This position is ideal for an experienced Product Developer looking to step up, or an established Product Developer seeking broader responsibility and exposure across the full product lifecycle.

You will play a key role in managing product development activities, coordinating offshore suppliers, driving fit and construction outcomes, and ensuring products are delivered on time, on brief and to commercial objectives.

Working within a fast-paced environment, you'll support both core range development and shorter lead-time product initiatives, requiring strong organisation, adaptability and attention to detail.

Day-to-Day

• Manage end-to-end product development across assigned womenswear categories
• Create and maintain technical packs, specifications, bill of materials and development documentation
• Coordinate product development from initial concept through sampling, fittings and production handover
• Lead fit sessions and communicate technical feedback to suppliers
• Monitor sample progress, approvals and critical path timelines
• Work closely with design, production, planning and merchandising teams to achieve quality, cost and delivery targets
• Liaise with offshore suppliers to resolve technical and production challenges
• Review fabrics, trims, construction methods and finishes to ensure products meet brand and quality expectations
• Maintain accurate development tracking and reporting systems
• Support ongoing improvements across product development processes and standards

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• Minimum 3 years' experience within apparel product development, garment technology, production or a related discipline
• Previous exposure to womenswear product development strongly preferred
• Strong understanding of garment construction, fit and technical specifications
• Experience preparing technical documentation and managing product development workflows
• Ability to manage multiple developments simultaneously while working to critical deadlines
• Experience communicating with offshore suppliers and manufacturers
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Adobe Illustrator or similar product development tools
• Positive, collaborative approach with excellent communication skills
• A genuine passion for product, quality and continuous learning

COMPANY PERKS

• Collaborative and supportive team environment
• Amazing culture and stunning, spacious office
• Ongoing mentoring from experienced product leaders
• Product discount benefits
• Additional wellbeing leave days
• Stable, growing Australian business with strong future opportunities
• Flexible office hours

SALARY

$90,000 - $100,000 + Superannuation *potential for more for exceptional candidates meeting the brief

HOW TO APPLY

Hit the Apply button through Seek or send your resume directly to ralphg@tshr.com.au with the email title “Product Developer application” to be considered.