Senior Knitwear Product Developer – Global Luxury

Zimmermann; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work options

Development plans

Product discounts

Career progression

Inclusive culture

Job summary

ZIMMERMANN is seeking an experienced Product Developer to join our Design team in Sydney, working within the Knitwear team. You will lead the end-to-end development of knitwear from concept through to production handover, collaborating with the Paris-based Product Development Manager - Knitwear and designers across Swim and Kids.

This role requires deep knitwear expertise, strong commercial judgment and a solutions‑focused approach.

Qualifications

• Degree in fashion design or equivalent from an Australian or international institution.
• Minimum 10 years in knitwear product development with premium or luxury brands.
• Expert knowledge of knitwear construction, yarns, stitch structures, gauge and finishing.
• Proven sourcing, supplier management, costing and critical path delivery experience.
• Proficiency in PLM; experience with Asana and ApexFiz desirable.
• Strong organisation and stakeholder-management across time zones (Sydney/Paris).

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end knitwear development from concept to production handover.
• Own yarn, trim and material sourcing and supplier development.
• Manage tech packs, specs, measurements and fit with factories.
• Oversee critical path in project management tools and monitor risks.
• Upskill the Junior Design Developer - Knitwear and improve workflows.
• Collaborate with Design, Production, and Paris teams to protect creative vision.

Skills

Knitwear development

Project management

Stakeholder management

Communication

Quality standards

Education

Fashion design degree

Tools

PLM

Asana

ApexFiz

Job description

ZIMMERMANN is seeking an experienced Product Developer to join our Design team in Sydney, working within the Knitwear team. You will lead the end-to-end development of knitwear from concept through to production handover, collaborating with the Paris-based Product Development Manager - Knitwear and designers across Swim and Kids.

This role requires deep knitwear expertise, strong commercial judgment and a solutions‑focused approach.