Product Developer - Apparel & Uniforms

Options Consulting Group (OCG); Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Options Consulting Group is seeking an experienced Product Developer in Melbourne to lead development from concept through production readiness. You will work closely with Sales, Production, Procurement and offshore partners to manage fabric selection, sampling and fit approvals, ensuring specs and timelines are met.

The ideal candidate has at least five years in apparel product development with strong garment knowledge and exposure to offshore manufacturing, with uniforms or workwear experience

Qualifications

• Minimum five years in apparel product development.
• Strong technical garment knowledge with offshore manufacturing exposure.
• Experience in uniforms or workwear preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage development from concept to production readiness.
• Coordinate fabric selection, sampling and fittings.
• Oversee technical specs, garment construction, QC and critical timelines.
• Collaborate with Sales, Production, Procurement and offshore partners.

Skills

Product development

Garment construction

Quality control

Cross-functional collab

Manufacturing coordination

Education

Textile or fashion degree

Tools

CAD software

PLM systems

Job description

Options Consulting Group is representing a fast-growing Australian apparel business seeking an experienced Product Developer to join its team.

Operating in the uniform and workwear sector, the business continues to expand its product offering and customer base, creating an opportunity to influence product innovation, quality and commercial outcomes.

Reporting to the Product Development Manager, you will manage the development process from initial concepts and fabric selection through to sampling, fit approvals and production readiness.

Working closely with Sales, Production, Procurement and offshore manufacturing partners, you will oversee technical specifications, garment construction, quality control and critical timelines to ensure products meet customer expectations.

This is a hands-on role combining technical expertise with commercial awareness. You will contribute to new product development, improve existing ranges and ensure a seamless transition from development into production.

We are seeking an experienced apparel professional with at least five years' product development experience, strong technical garment knowledge and demonstrated exposure to offshore manufacturing. Experience in uniforms or workwear will be highly regarded.