Design & Product Coordinator

Billini; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 65,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work 1 day WFH

Staff discounts on Billini & Banbe Eyw

Modern office in Marrickville

Close to transport – Sydenham station

Birthday day off

Team bonding events

Dog-friendly office

Job summary

Billini is seeking a Design & Product Coordinator to support the design team in creating new collections. Based in Marrickville, Sydney, you will collaborate with the creative team in a fast-paced environment and help manage samples, moodboards, and supplier communications.

The role requires 2+ years in a similar fashion-focused position, strong organisational skills, and the ability to multi-task. Hybrid work arrangement and staff perks are offered.

Qualifications

• Requires 2+ years experience in a similar role, preferably in fashion.
• AP21 experience preferred but not essential.
• Strong organisational skills with high attention to detail.
• Strong time management and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to multi-task, be flexible and prioritise workload.
• Team oriented but capable of autonomous work.

Responsibilities

• Liaise with offshore suppliers and merchandiser daily on sampling matters.
• Assist the Product Developer with trend forecasting, sourcing, and moodboards.
• Create product specification sheets with detailed comments for suppliers.
• Track and follow up all outstanding samples to ensure development aligns with specifications.
• Monitor the critical path to meet sample deadlines.
• Manage the sample room and prepare samples for seasonal range reviews.
• Create seasonal costing sheets and update prices to ensure minimum margins.
• Assist product development and production teams in fittings and take notes.
• Negotiate supplier prices where needed.
• Register products in AP21.
• Create seasonal price lists for selling purposes.
• Arrange DHL and direct freight shipments.
• Create reports for sales and trade.

Skills

Sampling coordination

Organisational skills

Time management

Team collaboration

Autonomous working

Problem solving

Tools

AP21 system

Job description

As Billini enters an exciting period of continued growth, we are looking for a passionate and experienced Design & Product Coordinator to support our Design team on creating new collections. Based in our modern head office in Marrickville, you will work collaboratively with our creative team and thrive working in a fast-paced environment.

Why work at Billini?

• Hybrid working arrangement: 1 day work from home, 4 days work from the office


• Generous staff discounts on Billini and Banbe products


• Modern office space in Marrickville


• Close to transport links – our office is less than a 10 minute walk from Sydenham train station


• A day off on your birthday


• Enjoy regular team bonding events


• Dog friendly office

What you will be doing

• Liaising with offshore suppliers and merchandiser daily on sampling matters


• Assisting the Product Developer in trend forecasting, sourcing & creating moodboards


• Creating product specification sheets with detailed comments for suppliers to make samples


• Tracking and following up all outstanding samples, ensuring development is made as per specifications


• Monitoring the critical path to ensure sample deadlines are met


• Sample room management


• Preparing samples for seasonal range reviews


• Creating seasonal costing sheets, and update prices as negotiated ensuring all products meet minimum margin


• Assisting product developer and production team in fitting sessions, and take detailed notes


• Supplier price negotiations where required


• Product registration in AP21


• Creating seasonal price lists for selling purposes


• Arranging DHL and direct freight shipments


• Creating reports for the purpose of sales & trade

What you will need

• +2 years experience in a similar role, preferable within the fashion industry, but not essential


• AP21 experience preferred, but not essential


• Strong organisational skills with high attention to detail


• Strong time management skills and capable of working within a fast-paced environment


• Strong ability to multi-task, be flexible and prioritise workload


• Team oriented, but able to work autonomously


• Proven problem solving and decision‑making skills

About us

Billini is one of Australia's leading and fastest growing brands of women’s fashion footwear and accessories at affordable price points. Banbe Eyewear is a sister brand setting a new high for fashion eyewear across the globe. Our stylish designs, value for money proposition and talented team have set the stage for our continued success and growth. Collectively our brands have grown to more than 1,000 global stockists as well as our own 44 retail stores located in Australia and powerful online stores: billini.com and banbeeyewear.com.

When you join Billini, you become part of a vibrant family that focuses on passion, collaboration and progression.

If you would like to join a growing company, a team who are working together to achieve the company’s overall goals and be rewarded for your contributions, then we'd love to hear from you.