Senior Product Developer

SWT Active; Gold Coast City; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

SWT Active on the Gold Coast is seeking an experienced Senior Activewear Product Developer to lead end-to-end development from concept to bulk production, ensuring product quality, fit, fabrication and design intent align with brand aesthetics and commercial objectives.

You will create CADs, BOMs, tech packs and graded size specifications, collaborating with designers, suppliers and production teams to meet timelines and cost targets, while maintaining detailed documentation and trend-driven

Qualifications

• 3+ years' experience in activewear product development and design
• Proven experience creating CADs, technical specifications and tech packs
• Strong knowledge of offshore manufacturing processes, garment construction and fabrication
• Advanced proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and intermediate to advanced Excel skills

Responsibilities

• Translate concepts into activewear collections aligned with brand aesthetics and商业 objectives.
• Manage end-to-end product development from concept to bulk production, ensuring quality and fit.
• Create CADs, BOMs, tech packs and graded size specifications with fabric and production details.
• Conduct fit sessions, assess samples and implement revisions with designers and suppliers.
• Ensure garment measurements, specifications and quality standards are met throughout development.
• Coordinate with suppliers/factories to source fabrics, trims and components within cost targets.
• Work with Production and Supply Chain to manage timelines and costing, ensuring on-time delivery of samples and materials.
• Maintain development documents including block libraries and fabric/trim libraries.
• Monitor industry trends and innovations to enhance design and fabric selection.
• Coordinate with Marketing to align samples with PR campaigns and launches.

Skills

CADs

BOMs

Tech packs

Graded size specifications

Illustrator

Excel

Supplier relationship management

Project coordination

Sourcing fabrics

Offshore manufacturing

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Key responsibilities

• Translate creative concepts from the Creative Director and Design team into commercially viable activewear collections that align with brand aesthetics and commercial objectives.
• Manage end-to-end product development from initial concept and sketch through sampling, fit approval and bulk production, ensuring product quality, fit, fabrication and design intent are achieved.
• Create accurate CADs, bills of materials (BOMs), technical packs and graded size specifications, incorporating fabric details, garment construction and production requirements.
• Conduct fit sessions, assess samples and implement fit comments and technical revisions in collaboration with designers, product development teams and suppliers.
• Support quality assurance by ensuring garment measurements, specifications, construction and quality standards are consistently met throughout the development process.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and factories, collaborating to source suitable fabrics, trims and components that meet quality expectations and commercial cost targets allocated by the Production Manager.
• Work closely with the Production Manager and Supply Chain team to coordinate raw material planning, manage development timelines and costing requirements, and ensure samples and materials are delivered on schedule.
• Maintain accurate and organised product development documentation, including block libraries, fabric and trim libraries, and design records.
• Monitor industry trends with emerging technologies and product development innovations to identify opportunities to enhance product design, fabric selection and collection offerings.
• Coordinate with the Marketing team to ensure product samples are available in line with PR activities, marketing campaigns and product launch timelines.

About you

• Minimum 3+ years' experience in activewear product development and design, ideally in a senior role.
• Strong commercial acumen, with the ability to balance design, product development and size specification requirements.
• Sound knowledge of offshore manufacturing processes, garment construction, fit and fabrication.
• Proven experience creating CADs, technical specifications and tech packs.
• Advanced proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with exceptional attention to detail and a commitment to product quality.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across cross-functional teams while working independently when required.