Buyer/Product Developer

Showpo; Council of the City of Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fashion brand in Sydney is looking for a Product Development Specialist to work closely with designers and manage the product journey from concept to customer. Ideal candidates will have over 2 years of experience in a product-facing role and a strong understanding of fabrics and design intent. This role offers a dynamic work environment with a hybrid office model and includes perks like a staff discount and opportunities for personal growth.

Benefits

50% staff discount

Dog-friendly office

Monthly staff sample sales

Financial advice benefits

EAP mental health support

Paid parental leave

Qualifications

• 2+ years’ experience in a product-facing role within the fashion industry.
• Understanding of design intent and quality.
• Strong technical skills across required software.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with designers to bring styles to life.
• Manage PLM (WFX) updates and costs.
• Track samples and fit sessions to maintain flow.

Skills

Product-facing experience

Fabric knowledge

Tech skills in Adobe Illustrator

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

Photoshop

Excel

Google Sheets

Job description

Showpo is the Australian owned, global, social media led ecommerce brand, redefining fashion retail for the new generation. Showpo was established in Sydney in 2010 from our Founder & CEO Jane Lu's garage. Forward to now, we have disrupted the traditional retail model, are a global fashion destination and one of Australia's home grown true global success stories. We pride ourselves on empowering women worldwide and being one of Australia's largest and most successful social media brands.

The Role:

This newly created role is your chance to dive into the full product development journey, and even better, working on our most-loved category (delighting our key customer ). You’ll work closely with our in-house designers and cross-functional teams to bring our collections to life, from supporting early design ideas and building tech packs, to fit sessions and managing the all important details that take a style from sketch to sample to customer!

Day to day, you will be:

• Working directly with our Designers as part of an exceptional, top tier Product Development team to bring styles to life - think tech packs, specs, blocks, and all the behind-the-scenes magic
• Keep our PLM (WFX) looking sharp - from uploading specs and BOMs to managing costings and colour ways like a pro
• Keep everything flowing through the critical path - tracking samples, fit sessions, and making sure nothing slips through the cracks
• Get hands-on with fabrics, trims and prints - from weekly sourcing to recolouring and prepping artwork for our suppliers
• Help us stay CP-perfect by managing timelines, deliveries and making sure our styles are good to go for buy
• Build strong supplier relationships - joining monthly meetings and keeping communication open and efficient between all parties

Who you are:

• 2+ years’ experience in a product-facing role within the fashion industry
• Fabric-savvy and detail-obsessed - you understand design intent and can spot quality from a mile away
• Tech confident - strong skills across Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, Excel and Google Sheets
• Organised and adaptable - you’re on top of your time, priorities and love a fast-paced environment
• A great team vibe (this one's important!) - you're friendly, honest, collaborative and happy to roll up your sleeves and help your colleagues where needed

Why you’ll love working here:

• We’re Australia’s biggest social media fashion brand with global growth and a culture that’s all about thinking big, getting sh*t done and having fun
• Enjoy the perks - 50% staff discount, monthly staff sample sales, dog-friendly office, plus discounts at fun spots like Peaches Pilates studios and cinemas!
• Hybrid office environment 2/3 days per week in office
• Enjoy complimentary financial advice and discounts through our Commbank Workplace Banking Program
• We encourage our team to make time for fun - from Games Night and Scavenger Hunts to Friday bubbles and our “I S**t Rainbow” recognition awards
• Your growth matters - you’ll get a tailored development plan and opportunities to make real impact
• Plus: brekkie bar, EAP mental health support, Showpo Coffee Club
• Paid parental leave
• We support The Hunger Project through our donations, staff sample sales, yearly edits and awareness. We are also the first workplace in Australia to be accredited as an Endometriosis friendly workplace

If you are collaborative, product obsessed and keen to join an exciting, fast paced company - click apply to find out more!

At Showpo we are committed to fostering an environment where everyone can belong and be their authentic selves. We strive to craft a culture that reflects the diversity of our customer, where our differences make us stronger and help us become better humans. We celebrate our people and support them, ensuring we’re a workplace welcoming to all, where everyone can bring their whole selves to work. We are on a journey and sometimes might make mistakes, but we are committed to learning, growing and backing up these words with positive action.