Global Fashion Production Lead

Dharma Bums; Coolum Beach; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Dharma Bums, an Australian women’s athleisure brand based in Coolum Beach, seeks an experienced Fashion Production Manager to lead day-to-day garment production, from development through to bulk manufacturing and final delivery.

You will oversee offshore manufacturers, manage timelines and budgets, and enforce quality standards while collaborating with the Founder and design team to deliver consistent collections.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years in fashion production or similar role.
• Experience with offshore garment manufacturers, preferably China.
• Strong technical knowledge of women's apparel, fit and grading.
• Experience managing fittings, tech packs and production approvals.
• Ability to manage multiple production schedules and timelines.

Responsibilities

• Own production from development through final delivery.
• Manage production orders, ensuring accuracy across styles, quantities, costs and delivery dates.
• Develop and maintain critical paths, proactively managing key milestones and deadlines.
• Monitor production progress, ex-factory dates and shipment schedules to ensure on-time delivery.
• Manage day-to-day relationships and communication with offshore manufacturers, predominantly in China.
• Ensure factories meet agreed production timelines, specifications, quality standards and costs.
• Oversee the sample development process from initial prototypes through to final approval.
• Conduct and participate in garment fittings, assessing fit, construction, measurements and overall finish.
• Apply strong technical expertise in garment construction, fabrication, fit and grading.
• Review and negotiate factory pricing, minimum order quantities and production requirements.

Skills

Production planning

Garment construction

Fittings & grading

Offshore supplier management

Excel / Google Sheets

Strong communication

Budget awareness

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Technical specs

Tools

Google Sheets

Job description

Dharma Bums, an Australian women’s athleisure brand based in Coolum Beach, seeks an experienced Fashion Production Manager to lead day-to-day garment production, from development through to bulk manufacturing and final delivery.

You will oversee offshore manufacturers, manage timelines and budgets, and enforce quality standards while collaborating with the Founder and design team to deliver consistent collections.