Womenswear Product Development Lead (Remote Fridays)

Perri Cutten; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

50% discount for self and immediate/fm

Free onsite parking

Work-from-home Fridays

Professional development

Job summary

Perri Cutten is seeking a Product Development Manager to lead end-to-end development of the womenswear range, translating concepts into commercially viable, production-ready products with exceptional fit, quality and craftsmanship. This role shapes the brand's future direction and requires strategic collaboration across Creative, Merchandising, Production, Retail and Marketing.

Based in Melbourne with hybrid work options, you will manage offshore supplier relationships, drive the seasonal

Qualifications

• 5-10 years' experience in Product Development/Management in 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 QA standards.
• Demonstrated experience managing offshore supplier relationships.
• Strong commercial acumen with understanding of cost, margin and product performance drivers.
• Exceptional organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Collaborative approach and ability to build relationships across teams and stakeholders.
• Proactive and solutions-focused mindset.

Responsibilities

• Partner with the Head of Creative to translate seasonal concepts into commercially successful product ranges.
• Lead the end-to-end product development process from concept through to production approval.
• Manage technical specifications, product documentation and sampling processes to ensure accurate supplier execution.
• Own and drive the seasonal critical path, ensuring milestones, approvals and delivery deadlines.
• Collaborate with Garment Technicians, pattern makers and suppliers to improve fit, construction and quality.
• Oversee product testing, compliance and labelling requirements.
• Analyse sales performance, customer feedback and product returns to identify improvement opportunities.
• Partner with Merchandising, Production, Retail and Marketing teams to support successful delivery and outcomes.
• Build and maintain offshore supplier relationships driving improvements in quality and on-time delivery.
• Lead, mentor and develop the Product team.
• 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.

Skills

Leadership

Product development

Product lifecycle

Supplier management

Garment construction

Analytical skills

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Job description

Perri Cutten is seeking a Product Development Manager to lead end-to-end development of the womenswear range, translating concepts into commercially viable, production-ready products with exceptional fit, quality and craftsmanship. This role shapes the brand's future direction and requires strategic collaboration across Creative, Merchandising, Production, Retail and Marketing.

Based in Melbourne with hybrid work options, you will manage offshore supplier relationships, drive the seasonal