Womenswear Product Developer & Technician (Hybrid)

Socotra, Inc.; Gold Coast City; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous employee discounts

Team events and social activities

Dog-friendly office

Beautiful brand new office

Fully stocked pantry with snacks andBe

Birthday leave to celebrate your day

Mental health leave

Paid parental leave

Hybrid working model + so much more

Job summary

Outcast Clothing, a fast-growing global eCommerce fashion brand, is seeking a Product Developer & Technician to join the Burleigh Heads HQ. You will work with the Design team to bring concepts to bulk production, ensuring fit, quality, construction and commercial viability across all garments.

Bring 2+ years in womenswear product development, strong garment construction knowledge, proficiency in Illustrator and Excel, and experience with PLM systems.

Qualifications

• 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 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.

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 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.

Skills

Garment construction

Pattern making

Grading

Production processes

Communication

Organisation

Problem solving

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

Microsoft Excel

Style Arcade

Job description

Outcast Clothing, a fast-growing global eCommerce fashion brand, is seeking a Product Developer & Technician to join the Burleigh Heads HQ. You will work with the Design team to bring concepts to bulk production, ensuring fit, quality, construction and commercial viability across all garments.

Bring 2+ years in womenswear product development, strong garment construction knowledge, proficiency in Illustrator and Excel, and experience with PLM systems.