Product Developer - Entertainment

Agrifutures; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Agrifutures, a dynamic consumer goods business, invites you to join as Assistant Brand Manager to drive product development and brand planning across diverse categories. This role sits in Melbourne, with a collaborative culture and a focus on growth and open communication.

Reporting to the Brand Manager, you will work with suppliers, licensors and retailers to deliver market-ready products with creativity and commercial impact.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years’ experience in product development, buying or marketing/brand management with development.
• Experience across hard goods, apparel, homewares or gifting categories.
• Strong communication skills, written and verbal.

Responsibilities

• Oversee product development from concept through to finished product.
• Assist with sales analysis, forecasting and annual brand planning.
• Conduct market research and competitor analysis.
• Maintain stock control, including ordering and product set-ups.
• Build and manage product and retailer specification catalogues.
• Prepare PowerPoint presentations for retail and brand partners.

Skills

Product development

Brand management

Market research

Forecasting

Communication

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Marketing or related field

Tools

AP21

Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Word

Job description

An exciting opportunity exists for a creative and commercially minded Assistant Brand Manager to join a dynamic consumer goods business with a diverse product portfolio across hard goods, apparel, homewares and gifting. The organisation is known for its collaborative culture, strong values and commitment to growth, open communication and solution‑focused thinking.

The Organisation

This well‑established business prides itself on integrity, teamwork and a positive, motivated culture. Employees are encouraged to think creatively, communicate openly and contribute to continuous improvement across the brand and product portfolio.

The Role

Reporting to the Brand Manager, this role supports product development, brand planning and execution across multiple categories. The role works closely with internal teams, suppliers, licensors and retail partners to ensure products are delivered to market with accuracy, creativity and commercial impact. The purpose of the role is to help develop and maintain a diverse, marketable product range for retailers, inline with Licensed brand standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee product development from concept through to finished product
• Assist with sales analysis, forecasting and annual brand planning
• Conduct market research and competitor analysis
• Maintain stock control, including ordering and product set‑ups
• Build and manage product and retailer specification catalogues
• Prepare PowerPoint presentations for retail and brand partners
• Manage AP21 tasks including product set‑up, pricing, purchase orders and production orders
• Maintain website product information and imagery
• Coordinate PO attachments, product specifications and shipping details
• Prepare costing sheets and creative briefs
• Liaise with licensors, agencies, suppliers and internal departments
• Support showroom merchandising, exhibitions and planogram preparation
• Manage WIP rooms and catalogue samples, ensuring accessibility and organisation
• Maintain showroom samples showcasing best practice and hero items

Skills & Experience

• 3–5 years’ experience in product development, buying or marketing/brand management with development
• Experience across hard goods, apparel, homewares or gifting categories
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• High attention to detail and strong organisational capability
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment
• Proficiency in AP21, Outlook, Excel, Word and PowerPoint
• Collaborative mindset with the ability to build strong internal and external relationships

Who You Are

You are creative, proactive and commercially savvy. You thrive in environments where you can take ownership, contribute ideas and work collaboratively. You bring energy, initiative and a positive attitude to your work and enjoy being part of a supportive, fast‑paced team.