Product Developer & Technician

Outcast; Gold Coast City; Hybrid; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous employee discounts

Dog-friendly office

Hybrid working model

Job summary

Outcast Clothing on the Gold Coast is seeking a Product Developer & Technician to turn designs into production-ready garments. You’ll manage development from concept to bulk approval, collaborate with Design, and ensure fit, quality, construction and commercial viability.

You’ll lead technical packs, assess fabrics and trims, coordinate with offshore suppliers, and support continuous product innovation while upholding Outcast’s fast-paced, people-first culture.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in Product Developer, Garment Technician or Technical Product Development in womenswear.
• Strong understanding of garment construction, fit, grading, pattern making and production processes.
• Experience creating Technical Packs and technical specifications.
• Excellent knowledge of fabrics, trims and garment construction.
• Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Microsoft Excel.
• Experience using Style Arcade or similar PLM system.
• Strong organisational skills with ability to manage multiple priorities & meet deadlines.
• Excellent communication skills with offshore suppliers.
• Proactive, detail-oriented mindset with passion for fashion and innovation.

Responsibilities

• Manage technical development from concept through to bulk approval.
• Create and maintain Technical Packs, specifications and drawings using Illustrator.
• Assess fabric and trim viability to meet quality and production standards.
• Prepare for and participate in fit sessions with technical recommendations.
• Measure development samples, update specs and ensure grading & tolerances are accurate.
• Collaborate with Design to achieve desired fit and design intent.
• Liaise with offshore suppliers and manage technical queries & timelines.
• Identify and resolve technical/production issues with practical solutions.
• Maintain product information and sample libraries across systems.
• Research new fabrics and construction techniques to drive innovation.

Skills

Garment construction

Pattern making

Grading & fit

Technical communication

Project management

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

Microsoft Excel

PLM system (Style Arcade)

Job description

Outcast Clothing is a fast-growing global eCommerce fashion brand with offices on the Gold Coast and in Los Angeles. We create bold, statement fashion for confident, fearless women and are driven by creativity, growth, and a people‑first culture where ideas move quickly and collaboration matters.

We’re looking for a Product Developer & Technician to join our Product team at our Burleigh Heads HQ. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who thrives on bringing designs to life through exceptional technical execution. Working closely with our Design team, you’ll manage the development of styles from concept through to bulk production, ensuring every garment meets our high standards for fit, quality, construction and commercial viability.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the technical development of allocated styles from concept through to bulk approval.
• Create and maintain Technical Packs, specifications and technical drawings using Adobe Illustrator.
• Assess garment construction, fabric and trim viability to ensure products meet Outcast’s quality and production standards.
• Prepare for and participate in fit sessions, providing technical recommendations and documenting accurate fit comments.
• Measure development samples, update specifications and ensure grading and tolerances are accurate before bulk approval.
• Partner closely with the Design team to achieve the desired fit, functionality and design intent.
• Liaise with offshore suppliers, managing technical queries and ensuring critical path deadlines are achieved.
• Identify and resolve technical or production issues, providing practical solutions throughout the development process.
• Maintain accurate product information, documentation and sample libraries across Style Arcade and internal systems.
• Research new fabrics, trims and construction techniques while contributing to continuous product innovation and process improvement.

What We’re Looking For

• 2+ years’ experience in a Product Developer, Garment Technician or Technical Product Development role within womenswear fashion.
• Strong understanding of garment construction, fit, grading, pattern making and production processes.
• Experience creating Technical Packs and technical specifications.
• Excellent knowledge of fabrics, trims and garment construction.
• Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Microsoft Excel.
• Experience using Style Arcade or a similar PLM system is highly regarded.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet critical path deadlines.
• Excellent communication skills and confidence working with offshore suppliers.
• A proactive, solutions‑focused mindset with exceptional attention to detail.
• Passion for fashion, innovation and creating premium products.

Why Join Outcast?

At Outcast, you’ll join a passionate, ambitious team that’s redefining global fashion. We move fast, back great ideas and empower our people to take ownership of their work. You’ll have the opportunity to work alongside talented creatives, contribute to exciting product launches and play a key role in shaping collections worn by customers around the world.

If you’re looking for a role where you can make an impact, continue developing your technical expertise and be part of an exciting growth journey, we’d love to meet you.

Perks

• Generous employee discounts
• Team events and social activities
• Dog‑friendly office
• Beautiful brand new office
• Fully stocked pantry with snacks and beverages
• Birthday leave to celebrate your day
• Mental health leave
• Paid parental leave
• Hybrid working model + so much more