Bobux Product Developer | Munro Footwear Group

Munro Footwear Group; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Munro Footwear Group, home to Bobux, is seeking a Product Developer to lead the development of children's footwear from concept through production for Bobux. You will manage specifications, materials, fit, and production timelines, working with offshore suppliers and internal teams to deliver high-quality ranges.

Based in Melbourne, you will coordinate fit sessions, ensure comfort and quality, and collaborate with Buying, Procurement, Marketing and Wholesale to support successful range delivery.

Qualifications

• Footwear product development experience is essential.
• Experience in children's footwear development is essential.
• Understanding of footwear construction, materials, fit and manufacturing processes.
• Experience managing samples, product specifications and production requirements.
• Confidence working with offshore suppliers and manufacturers.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to identify and resolve product, fit and quality issues.
• Excellent communication, administration and organisational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple products and competing seasonal deadlines.
• Collaborative approach across different teams and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Develop seasonal children's footwear ranges from concept to production approval for Bobux.
• Prepare detailed product specifications including materials, colours, leathers, finishes and trims.
• Manage sampling and development processes to meet quality standards and timelines.
• Coordinate fit sessions and ensure comfort, fit and function for growing feet.
• Prepare and maintain accurate production specifications and product information.
• Work with offshore suppliers and manufacturers to monitor quality, timelines and production needs.
• Collaborate with Buying, Procurement, Marketing and Wholesale to support range delivery.

Skills

Footwear product development

Children's footwear

Detail orientation

Cross-functional collaboration

Job description

At Munro Footwear Group (MFG), we're looking for a Product Developer to join our Product Development team, with a dedicated focus on Bobux, our much-loved children's footwear brand.

Reporting to the Chief Product Officer, you'll manage the product development process from initial concept through to production approval, working closely with offshore suppliers and internal teams to deliver high-quality children's footwear that meets our design, technical and commercial requirements.

The role

Bobux is known for creating quality footwear designed to support growing feet, combining comfort, functionality and thoughtful design. In this role, you'll play an important part in bringing new seasonal collections to life, ensuring every product meets the brand's commitment to quality, fit and comfort.

• Develop seasonal children's footwear ranges from initial concept through to approved production for Bobux.
• Prepare detailed product specifications, including materials, colours, leathers, finishes, trims and components.
• Manage the sampling and development process, ensuring products meet quality standards and critical path timelines.
• Coordinate fit sessions and manage the fitting process, ensuring footwear meets the comfort, fit and functional requirements of growing feet.
• Prepare and maintain accurate production specifications and product information.
• Work closely with offshore suppliers and manufacturers to monitor product quality, development timelines and production requirements.
• Collaborate with internal teams including Buying, Procurement, Marketing and Wholesale to support successful range delivery.

About you

You'll be someone who enjoys the technical and creative sides of footwear development, with a strong eye for detail and an appreciation for the importance of fit, comfort and quality in children's footwear.

• Previous experience in a Footwear Product Development role – essential
• Experience in children's footwear development - essential
• An understanding of footwear construction, materials, fit and manufacturing processes.
• Experience managing samples, product specifications and production requirements.
• Confidence working with offshore suppliers and manufacturers.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to identify and resolve product, fit and quality issues.
• Excellent communication, administration and organisational skills.
• The ability to manage multiple products and competing seasonal deadlines.
• A collaborative approach and confidence working across different teams and stakeholders.

About us

With more than 250 stores and 2,200+ employees nationally, Munro Footwear Group is Australia's leading retailer and wholesaler of fashion and comfort footwear. Our portfolio includes some of Australia's most recognised footwear brands, including Bobux, The Trybe, Midas, Mollini, Mathers, Williams and Diana Ferrari, as well as Australia's largest online footwear retailer, Styletread.

This is an opportunity to work with Bobux, a brand dedicated to creating quality footwear for little feet and play a key role in developing products that bring together thoughtful design, comfort and functionality.

If you're passionate about footwear product development and would love to contribute to a children's footwear brand, we'd love to hear from you.