Product Developer

Product Developer - Nude Lucy (NiLS)

Nude Lucy is a leading Australian fashion brand that prides itself on cultivating timeless & premium wardrobe essentials inspired by a relaxed way of life. Our brand and team culture are an instrumental part of our identity, and we develop this by seeking talented, creative & like-minded individuals who live and breathe the Nude Lucy ethos. We pride ourselves on providing a work environment which is dynamic, encouraging & collaborative. Our team is our most important asset.

NiLS is a premium edition capsule, designed by Nude Lucy Creative Director Nilou Zibaee. Further focus is placed on impeccable detailing and exceptional design to build collections that are bold, elegant & contemporary. Anchored by a modern vision of femininity, NiLS marries strength and sensuality in a way that is still understated & easy to wear, empowering women to feel strong, evocative, modern & contemporary all at once.

About the role

This role will report directly to the Creative & Brand Director. The purpose is to proficiently execute the end to end development of the NiLS seasonal collections, as designed by the Creative Director, each collection consisting of innovative, premium women's apparel across all categories.

As the sole Product Developer, this role will be pivotal to bringing the NiLS vision to life, at the highest quality. Owning the entire development process, the scope of the role includes below:

• Initial Fabric and Trim sourcing
• Detailed CADDING & Comprehensive Techpack Development
• Trim, labelling & Artwork Development
• Range board Development
• Liaising with a dedicated Garment technician to build detailed specifications
• Elaborate & consistent factory liaising during entire development process
• Managing all fittings – 1st Proto, SMS & PP and managing comments with Garment Technician
• Managing costings and achieving margin requirements
• Adhering to Critical Path Deadlines
• Following product through to final shipment sample

This role requires meticulous attention to detail, a keen eye for contemporary high-end fashion, fit & garment construction, coupled with exceptional organisational and time management skills. While not a design role, a solid understanding and natural eye for premium detail, finish and design is essential.

To be successful you will ideally have the following skills

• At least 5 years' experience within a similar role, within the womenswear category managing the development of product fully, end to end
• Design qualification with strong experience in Adobe Creative Suite and comprehensive technical sketch & CAD development
• Experience with Offshore garment manufacturing, factory communication & price negotiation
• Expert knowledge of garment development, fit & construction
• Meticulous attention to detail & strong organisational skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines
• Passion, genuine interest & understanding of design, fashion & womenswear
• A creative affiliation, interest & understanding of the NiLS aesthetic

Diversity & inclusion

Accent Group Limited is committed to creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity and inclusion. We believe in the diversity of our people across age, gender, identity, race, sexual orientation, ethnicity, physical and mental ability. We strive on creating an equal employment environment where everyone from any background can be themselves. The Accent Group acknowledges, and pays respect, to the Traditional Owners and ongoing custodians of the land: the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and Maori people.

Job information

• Seniority level: Not Applicable
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Art/Creative, Design, and Product Management
• Industries: Retail, Wholesale Footwear, and Retail Apparel and Fashion

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