PRODUCT DEVELOPER
LUXURY DESIGN HOUSE | REDFERN
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This brand is the epitome of Australian Luxury. With a global presence in high-end, contemporary womenswear design, this label is a major player on every it-girls list. The brand is instantly recognisable and holds an unbeatable reputation. Internally, the company is going from strength to strength and is continuing to see growth in all the right directions, it truely is a key time to join them. A career here means joining the forefront of Australian fashion that’s celebrated across global runways, leading boutiques and adding one of Australia’s most directional and coveted womenswear labels to your repertoire.
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FOUNDER LED: Work for a founder-led brand where you will be incredibly close to the vision, creativity and purpose of the brand and entire operation.
MENTORSHIP EXPOSURE: From collaboration with the CEO and founder to atelier staff, working in this intimate team will give you exposure to mentorship and close working relationships with all departments
INTERNATIONAL STANDING: A brand that is adored for it's luxury standards and renowned tailoring, you'll add a globally recognised brand to your resume (whilst also finessing your ability to operate at a true luxury standard, no matter what department you're joining).
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5 + years experience in a similar position High-end/luxury womenswear background
Ability to be in office FT
MANAGING CONSULTANT
Leah Pagan, Principal Recruitment Consultant
Contact:
Leah@reliergroup.com
THE ROLE
As a Product Developer your role is to execute and specify designs into accurate sample products for each seasonal collection.
Working closely with the creative director, design team and vendors to translate designs into physical garments that are aligned with the brand aesthetic and market positioning. Collaborating closely with the production team to ensure changes and execution of designs at bulk production stage are carried out correctly and feasibly.
• Producing technical drawings and spec sheets
• Developing and sourcing fabrics / trims and hardware in accordance with seasonal design objectives
• Information updates for sample tracker and progression of styles in line with critical path
• Liaising with vendors to ensure correct execution of design specifications in line with critical path requirements
• Communication of fit changes and adjustments at sample development stage
• Handover of collection to production team covering off changes to fabrication, accessories, trims & costings
• Liaising with the production team to complete garments in line with critical path milestones
• Identifying opportunities to improve aspects of the design room practices and processes