Product Developer

Jivaro Recruitment; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Jivaro Recruitment is seeking an experienced Product Developer for a well-established Australian fashion brand. You will own technical development, run fit sessions, and manage critical paths with overseas factories to ensure quality and on-time delivery.

The role requires strong garment construction, pattern knowledge and hands-on experience across womenswear. Collaboration with designers and suppliers is essential to drive successful product development from concept through production.

Qualifications

• Previous apparel Product Development and Garment Technician experience, ideally across womenswear.
• Strong garment construction and pattern knowledge.
• Confidence independently running fit sessions.
• Experience working directly with overseas suppliers and manufacturers.
• Solid understanding of the full garment production process, including pre-production.
• Strong textile and fabric knowledge.
• Experience negotiating costs with suppliers.
• Proficiency across Excel and Illustrator or similar tech pack/design programs.
• Excellent organisation, attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed specifications and tech packs alongside the design team.
• Manage incoming and outgoing samples, including measuring garments and preparing samples ahead of range and fit meetings.
• Plan and independently run fit sessions across all stages of product development.
• Provide clear and comprehensive fit comments and production approval feedback to offshore factories.
• Build strong relationships with overseas suppliers and manufacturers to ensure quality and timelines are maintained.
• Oversee garment, trim and packaging quality throughout the development process.
• Manage critical path timelines and work closely with suppliers to ensure key deadlines are achieved.
• Maintain accurate product and production information within the PLM system.
• Support the wider product and design team throughout the development and production process.

Skills

Product Development

Garment Technician

Womenswear

Garment construction

Pattern knowledge

Fit sessions

Supplier management

Production process

Textile knowledge

Cost negotiation

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Deadline management

Tools

Excel

Illustrator

Job description

An exciting opportunity has become available for an experienced Product Developer to join a well-established Australian fashion brand with a strong presence across both local and international markets.

This is a hands-on role suited to someone who has a strong technical understanding of garments, enjoys working closely with designers and suppliers, and can confidently manage their own fit sessions and critical path.

The Role

• Develop detailed specifications and tech packs alongside the design team.
• Manage incoming and outgoing samples, including measuring garments and preparing samples ahead of range and fit meetings.
• Plan and independently run fit sessions across all stages of product development.
• Provide clear and comprehensive fit comments and production approval feedback to offshore factories.
• Build strong relationships with overseas suppliers and manufacturers to ensure quality and timelines are maintained.
• Oversee garment, trim and packaging quality throughout the development process.
• Manage critical path timelines and work closely with suppliers to ensure key deadlines are achieved.
• Maintain accurate product and production information within the PLM system.
• Support the wider product and design team throughout the development and production process.

An exciting opportunity has become available for an experienced Product Developer to join a well-established Australian fashion brand with a strong presence across both local and international markets.

This is a hands-on role suited to someone who has a strong technical understanding of garments, enjoys working closely with designers and suppliers, and can confidently manage their own fit sessions and critical path.

The Role

• Develop detailed specifications and tech packs alongside the design team.
• Manage incoming and outgoing samples, including measuring garments and preparing samples ahead of range and fit meetings.
• Plan and independently run fit sessions across all stages of product development.
• Provide clear and comprehensive fit comments and production approval feedback to offshore factories.
• Build strong relationships with overseas suppliers and manufacturers to ensure quality and timelines are maintained.
• Oversee garment, trim and packaging quality throughout the development process.
• Manage critical path timelines and work closely with suppliers to ensure key deadlines are achieved.
• Maintain accurate product and production information within the PLM system.
• Support the wider product and design team throughout the development and production process.

About You:

We’re looking for someone with a strong combination of product development and garment technical expertise, ideally gained within women’s fashion.

• Previous apparel Product Development and Garment Technician experience, ideally across womenswear.
• Strong garment construction and pattern knowledge.
• Confidence independently running fit sessions.
• Experience working directly with overseas suppliers and manufacturers.
• A solid understanding of the full garment production process, including pre-production.
• Strong textile and fabric knowledge.
• Experience negotiating costs with suppliers.
• Proficiency across Excel and Illustrator or similar tech pack/design programs.
• Excellent organisation, attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.