Now Hiring | Australian Fashion Brand | Sydney
The Brand |
A leading designer brand in the Australian landscape with significant growth globally – we are looking to appoint a Product Development Manager with a specialism in knitwear to work across several categories in this senior technical design position.
The Role |
The Product Development Manager is responsible for developing and supporting the delivery of Knitwear collections in line with the critical path working collaboratively with the designers – the role will manage the development of significant categories.
1. Ensuring all Knitwear collections are developed in accordance with the company expectations for cost and quality, and in line with critical path key dates.
2. Managing the on-time execution of each season from sampling through to complete handover to production.
3. Continually striving for innovative and beautiful yarns, trims, finishes and techniques.
The Skillset |
4. A fashion design degree
5. 10+ years’ experience as a knitwear designer/developer from a recognized retail brand
6. Strong communication skills
7. Experience leading a small team and the ability to work collaboratively with both senior team members and leading a junior team.
8. Strong demonstrated experience in Product Development
9. Strong/Proven project management and organisational skills
10. Ability to build effective and influential relationships
11. A sharp eye for detail and the ability to deliver against deadlines in a fast-paced environment
The Talent Mill Recruitment division is a bespoke recruitment consultancy and talent acquisition specialist within the fashion, lifestyle, and retail industries. With more than 10 years of specialist expertise with luxury retail, Australian & Contemporary designer, beauty, and lifestyle brands globally we discover, recognize, and connect inspiring individuals to the most desirable brands as trusted support to founder-led start-ups, SME’s, and multinational corporations within the fashion & retail industry.
Recruitment – but make it ethical, not transactional. Quality over quantity – always. Truly consultative and delivered at pace. We hold a genuine passion and expertise for the industries we support and offer a unique and modern recruitment proposition – one where we develop long term, meaningful relationships with all stakeholders.
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