PRODUCT MANAGER

ACTIVEWEAR BRAND | SYDNEY

• Brand Story

  The brand behind this opportunity will be discussed with successful candidates post-application. At RÈLIER GROUP, we are a discreet partner to a portfolio of leading names across the fashion landscape. Our clients span across artisanal design houses, contemporary labels, cult-status womenswear, luxury icons, Australian designers, and directional high street brands. Known for our refined approach and deep industry ties, we work behind the scenes to support some of the most sought-after names in market. If you are interested in learning more about the brand behind this role, please apply and we will be in touch with candidates who are a skill fit from there. Please note that brand name will only be disclosed to candidates who are shortlisted for the role.

• Our Favourite Things About Working for this Client

  All brand and role perks will be disclosed to successful candidates post-application.

• You’re a fit if you…

  • A solid foundation in design and buying, with several years spent immersed in the activewear space; where performance, fit, and function are non-negotiable

  • Experience contributing to commercially successful ranges within a fashion or retail environment, with an understanding of what resonates both locally and globally

  • A strong point of view on product, backed by a sharp eye for detail and a genuine passion for activewear and evolving style movements

  • A deep understanding of trend; both emerging and established; and the ability to translate that into product that feels relevant and wearable

  • Confidence working across the Adobe Creative Suite, with advanced skills in digital design, technical sketching

  • A technical mindset when it comes to activewear; fabrics, construction, and performance

MANAGING CONSULTANT

Leah Pagan, Principal Recruitment Consultant
Contact:
Leah@reliergroup.com

THE ROLE

The Product Manager (Designer/Buyer) plays a key role in bringing performance-driven, style-led product to life, blending innovation, function, and trend to meet the needs of a modern, movement-focused activewear customer.

Working alongside the Head of Product, this role helps shape the direction of the activewear range, translating market insight and brand vision into collections that feel relevant, elevated, and commercially strong.

This role is based in Sydney and we're actively seeking exceptional talent, interstate or international. Sponsorship is available for the right candidate.

Key Responsibilities:

Product Vision & Creation

• Tuning into global and local activewear trends; tracking shifts in fabric technology, performance features, and evolving silhouettes

• Keeping a sharp eye on the competitive landscape to understand where the brand can lead, not follow

• Taking ownership of the product journey from first idea to finished piece; concepting, designing, refining fits, and resolving technical details

• Building ranges that balance performance and style, ensuring each piece works as part of a cohesive, on-brand story

• Contributing to seasonal narratives, mood directions, and trend concepts that inspire each collection

• Working closely with production partners to bring designs to life, managing fittings, iterations, and final approvals with a focus on quality and function

Category Performance & Growth

• Staying close to the numbers; reading sales data to understand what’s moving, what’s not, and why

• Shaping category direction in collaboration with planning, ensuring the range meets both customer demand and commercial goals

• Positioning product effectively in the market through considered pricing and clear benchmarking

• Spotting opportunities early by connecting trend movement with real-time performance insights