Senior Womenswear Product Development Manager

Perri Cutten; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Perri Cutten in Melbourne is seeking a Product Development Manager to lead end-to-end development of the womenswear range, translating creative concepts into production-ready products with fit, quality and craftsmanship at the core.

You will drive the seasonal process, collaborate across teams, manage offshore supplier relationships, and mentor the product team to deliver commercially balanced ranges that support margins and brand direction.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years' experience in Product Development, Product Management, Design or Technical Product roles within womenswear.
• Strong experience creating garment specifications and communicating technical requirements to offshore suppliers.
• Proven expertise in garment construction, fit, pattern making and the end-to-end product development lifecycle.
• Experience across tailoring, wovens, knitwear and cut & sew categories.
• Strong knowledge of fabrics, textile construction, manufacturing processes and quality assurance standards.
• Demonstrated experience managing offshore supplier relationships.
• Strong commercial acumen with an understanding of cost, margin and product performance drivers.
• Exceptional organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and critical deadlines.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and communication skills.
• A collaborative approach and the ability to build strong relationships across teams and stakeholders.
• A positive, proactive and solutions-focused mindset.

Responsibilities

• Translate seasonal concepts into commercially successful product ranges, ensuring alignment with brand, customer and margin objectives.
• Lead the end-to-end product development process from concept through to production approval, maintaining exceptional standards of fit, quality and craftsmanship.
• Manage technical specifications, product documentation and sampling processes to ensure accurate supplier execution.
• Own and drive the seasonal critical path, ensuring key milestones, approvals and delivery deadlines are achieved.
• Collaborate with Garment Technicians, pattern makers and suppliers to continuously improve product fit, construction and quality.
• Oversee product testing, compliance and labelling requirements, ensuring all products meet relevant standards.
• Analyse sales performance, customer feedback and product returns to identify opportunities for product enhancements.
• Partner closely with Merchandise, Production, Retail and Marketing teams to support successful product delivery and business outcomes.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with offshore suppliers, driving improvements in quality, efficiency and on-time delivery.
• Lead, mentor and develop the Product team, fostering a collaborative, accountable and high-performing culture.
• Partner with the Creative team to develop commercially balanced product ranges aligned to customer, market and business objectives.
• Build and maintain strong supplier relationships while supporting margin, cost and quality objectives through effective product development and sourcing decisions.

Skills

Product development

Garment specification

Offshore supplier management

Garment construction

Pattern making

Fabric knowledge

Cost & margin awareness

Project management

Communication

Collaboration

Job description

Perri Cutten in Melbourne is seeking a Product Development Manager to lead end-to-end development of the womenswear range, translating creative concepts into production-ready products with fit, quality and craftsmanship at the core.

You will drive the seasonal process, collaborate across teams, manage offshore supplier relationships, and mentor the product team to deliver commercially balanced ranges that support margins and brand direction.