Product Developer (12-month fixed contract)

Princess Polly; Gold Coast City; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Flexible working arrangements

Parental leave and family planning

Excellent employee discount program

Office on Gold Coast Burleigh Heads

Staff social activities

Monthly birthday celebrations

Job summary

Princess Polly is seeking a Product Developer for a 12-month maternity cover on the Gold Coast. You will turn exclusive in-house designs into well-executed products, collaborating with Design, Suppliers, and Supply Chain to maintain a precise pipeline and on-time delivery.

You’ll manage tech packs, fit reviews, and end-to-end progression from concept to ex-factory, with weekly pack reviews and close supplier partnerships. Flexible working arrangements and a strong benefits program are offered.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in Design, Pattern Making, or Grading (preferred) OR relevant product development experience.
• Strong understanding of tech packs, garment specs, and pattern making/grading fundamentals.
• Skilled in Adobe Creative Suite, Illustrator, Excel, and industry-standard software.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to influence suppliers.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• A keen eye for detail, fit, quality, and emerging fashion trends.

Responsibilities

• Process and fit styles monthly, ensuring all designs are delivered on time and to spec.
• Manage accurate and timely data entry across systems to keep the critical path seamless.
• Partner with Design to support margin targets and contribute to Lower Impact (LI) product goals.
• Review tech packs, action fit comments, and drive end-to-end style progression from concept through production.
• Build strong, collaborative relationships with suppliers and factories.
• Support quality assurance through accurate measurements, spec adherence, and thorough fit session follow-ups.
• Work closely with Supply Chain to maintain timelines, raw material planning, and on-time delivery of samples.

Skills

Tech packs understanding

Garment specs

Pattern making/grading

Adobe Creative Suite

Illustrator

Excel

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Education

Design/Pattern Making/Grading degree

Job description

Princess Polly is the global fashion brand at the forefront of trend-driven, lower impact and accessible apparel. Established as an online force in the Australian retail scene in 2010, Princess Polly quickly became the clothing brand found in every influencer haul, viral TikTok, Instagram OOTD and celeb street looks. Now, one of the fastest-growing online women's fashion brands in the USA, Princess Polly has been delivering the best online shopping experience to customers worldwide for over 10 years.

As a part of A.K.A Brands; we are a global player with offices located in Los Angeles and Australia’s Gold Coast. With big plans ahead, we're always on the hunt for new talent to join our global team.

Princess Polly is on the hunt for a Product Developer to turn our exclusive in-house designs into beautifully executed products delivered to our customers. You’ll work closely with Design, Suppliers, and Supply Chain to keep our product pipeline moving with precision, passion, and purpose.

This 12-month maternity leave cover is your chance to make a meaningful impact in a fast-paced, high-growth team while building your career and gaining exposure to our global business.

What You’ll Do

• Process and fit styles monthly, ensuring all designs are delivered on time and to spec.
• Manage accurate and timely data entry across systems to keep the critical path seamless.
• Partner with Design to support margin targets and contribute to Lower Impact (LI) product goals.
• Review tech packs, action fit comments, and drive end-to-end style progression from concept through production.
• Build strong, collaborative relationships with suppliers and factories.
• Support quality assurance through accurate measurements, spec adherence, and thorough fit session follow-ups.
• Work closely with Supply Chain to maintain timelines, raw material planning, and on-time delivery of samples.

What Success Looks Like

• Process tech packs and samples weekly, accurately and on time, maintaining category margins.
• Deliver styles from concept to ex-factory within 8 weeks, using no more than two samples.
• Send fit comments within 24 hours to keep development moving.
• Achieve category-level return rates at or below benchmarks.
• Actively contribute to a solutions-focused, high-performing team culture.

What You’ll Need

• Tertiary qualifications in Design, Pattern Making, or Grading (preferred) OR relevant product development experience.
• Strong understanding of tech packs, garment specs, and pattern making/grading fundamentals.
• Skilled in Adobe Creative Suite, Illustrator, Excel, and industry-standard software.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to influence suppliers.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• A keen eye for detail, fit, quality, and emerging fashion trends.

If you’re passionate about turning fashion concepts into reality and thrive in a fast-moving environment, your career awaits you at Princess Polly.

We recognise that asking you to give 100% of yourself on a daily basis requires us to offer an amazing opportunity.

• Competitive salary package.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Access to a best in class parental leave and family planning program.
• Exceptional employee discount program.
• A stunning newly renovated office in beautiful Burleigh Heads;
• Work as part of a team of dedicated individuals focused on doing their best each day.
• Staff social activities.
• Monthly birthday celebrations.

Aside from the amazing array of tangible benefits and perks, Princess Polly offers you the chance to make an impact on a fast growing, global business. You have the opportunity to pursue your passion and plan your own future as part of our team!

Princess Polly is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) We're committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace and encourage applicants from all walks of life. Come join us, different makes us better.

What are you waiting for? Come experience something different and amazing in the online fashion space! #PrincessPolly #PursueYourPassion #PrincessPollyCareers