Senior Knitwear Product Developer - Luxury Fashion

Zimmermann; Rosebery; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work options

Development plans

Product discounts

Career progression

Inclusive team culture

Job summary

ZIMMERMANN is seeking an experienced Product Developer to join our Design team in Sydney, leading end-to-end knitwear development from concept to production handover. You will own technical execution for seasonal Swim knitwear, Retail Uniforms and exclusive projects, collaborating with Paris-based managers and designers across time zones.

You will balance technical leadership with hands-on sourcing, sampling, fittings, costing and critical path management, while developing the Junior Designer

Qualifications

• Knitwear construction, yarns, stitch structures, gauge, linking and finishing expertise.
• 10+ years of knitwear product development experience with premium or luxury brands.
• Proven ability to manage yarn sourcing, overseas supplier and factory relations, costing and delivery.
• Proficiency in PLM and product development systems; experience with Asana is relevant.
• Strong organisation and stakeholder-management across time zones (Sydney/Paris).
• Commercial focus balancing creativity with quality, cost and delivery.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end knitwear development from design concept through to production handover, including Swim and Kids knitwear, Retail Uniforms and Wholesale Excl. collections.
• Oversee yarn, trim and material sourcing, supplier development and approvals, while managing costs, lead times and supply risks.
• Direct sampling and fittings with Design and Garment Technology; ensure tech packs, specs, measurements, fit comments and finishing instructions are clear.
• Own the knitwear critical path in Asana; manage collection priorities and escalate risks early.
• Ensure bulk readiness with BOMs and development records in PLM; support Production on technical or quality matters; mentor Junior Designer Developer - Knitwear.

Skills

Knitwear development

PLM software

Asana

Costing

Sourcing

Vendor management

Quality standards

Education

Fashion design degree

Tools

ApexFiz

PLM

Asana

Job description

ZIMMERMANN is seeking an experienced Product Developer to join our Design team in Sydney, leading end-to-end knitwear development from concept to production handover. You will own technical execution for seasonal Swim knitwear, Retail Uniforms and exclusive projects, collaborating with Paris-based managers and designers across time zones.

You will balance technical leadership with hands-on sourcing, sampling, fittings, costing and critical path management, while developing the Junior Designer