Design and Product Coordinator

Papinelle; Sydney; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

60% staff discount

Job summary

Papinelle Sleepwear AU is seeking a creative and organised Design & Product Coordinator to join our Sydney team on a 12-month parental leave contract. You’ll work closely with our Head of Product and design team to bring each collection to life—from developing prints and artwork to product development, fit sessions, samples and final range handover.

This hands-on role blends creativity with coordination as you support seasonal collections, core range and brand collaborations across AU, NZ, USA

Qualifications

• 3+ years’ experience in apparel design or product development, across sleepwear, intimates or womenswear.
• Strong Adobe Creative Suite skills, particularly Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign.
• Hands-on experience with garment fitting, reading specifications, measuring garments and providing fit comments.
• Understanding of print development, colour approvals and offshore supplier processes.
• Knowledge of woven and knitted fabrics, particularly silks, cottons and plush.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Confident with Microsoft Office and Google Sheets.
• A proactive, hands-on approach and a genuine passion for product and design.

Responsibilities

• Bring designs to life – Develop prints, handlooms, product artwork and CAD lookbooks using Adobe Creative Suite.
• Support product development – Assist with fit sessions, garment measurements, fit comments and sample management to ensure every style is on track.
• Keep things moving – Manage supplier submissions, approvals and samples against critical timelines, following up on deadlines and flagging potential delays.
• Coordinate across the business – Work closely with Design, Product, Marketing, Wholesale and Accounts to ensure each collection is ready for market.
• Support range launches – Prepare product handover documents, wholesale samples, selling platforms and product information for our AU, NZ, USA teams and retail partners.
• Manage the details – Coordinate labels, packaging and gifting artwork, ensuring product and collaboration requirements are met.

Skills

Creative coordination

Strong organisational skills

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Tools

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe InDesign

MS Office

Google Sheets

Job description

Love design. Know product. Have an eye for the details?

Papinelle is looking for a creative and organised Design & Product Coordinator to join our Sydney team on a 12-month parental leave contract.

Working closely with our Head of Product and wider design team, you'll help bring each collection to life, from developing prints and artwork through to product development, fit sessions, samples and final range handover.

It's a hand-on role where creativity meets coordination, offering the opportunity to work across our seasonal collections, core range and exciting brand collaborations.

Design & Product Coordinator | 12-Month Contract

Love design. Know product. Have an eye for the details?

Papinelle is looking for a creative and organised Design & Product Coordinator to join our Sydney team on a 12-month parental leave contract.

Working closely with our Head of Product and wider design team, you'll help bring each collection to life, from developing prints and artwork through to product development, fit sessions, samples and final range handover.

It's a hand-on role where creativity meets coordination, offering the opportunity to work across our seasonal collections, core range and exciting brand collaborations.

What you’ll be doing

• Bring designs to life – Develop prints, handlooms, product artwork and CAD lookbooks using Adobe Creative Suite.
• Support product development – Assist with fit sessions, garment measurements, fit comments and sample management to ensure every style is on track.
• Keep things moving – Manage supplier submissions, approvals and samples against critical timelines, following up on deadlines and flagging potential delays.
• Coordinate across the business – Work closely with Design, Product, Marketing, Wholesale and Accounts to ensure each collection is ready for market.
• Support range launches – Prepare product handover documents, wholesale samples, selling platforms and product information for our AU, NZ, USA teams and retail partners.
• Manage the details – Coordinate labels, packaging and gifting artwork, ensuring product and collaboration requirements are met.

What we’re looking for

• 3+ years’ experience in apparel design or product development, across sleepwear, intimates or womenswear.
• Strong Adobe Creative Suite skills, particularly Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign.
• Hands‑on experience with garment fitting, reading specifications, measuring garments and providing fit comments.
• Understanding of print development, colour approvals and offshore supplier processes.
• Knowledge of woven and knitted fabrics, particularly silks, cottons and plush.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Confident with Microsoft Office and Google Sheets.
• A proactive, hands‑on approach and a genuine passion for product and design.

Why Papinelle?

• Join a premium Australian sleepwear and lifestyle brand with an expanding international presence.
• Work across design, product development and multiple international markets.
• Be part of a close-knit, collaborative and creative team.
• Enjoy a generous 60% staff discount across Papinelle.

The details

• Full‑time, 12-month fixed‑term parental leave contract.
• Sydney‑based office.
• Opportunity for a strong handover period.