Kids Footwear Product Development Lead

1 week ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia beBeeProduct Full time $80,000 - $120,000
Product Development Lead

In this pivotal role, you will spearhead the end-to-end strategy and development of Kids and Back-to-School collections. Your expertise will drive innovation, ensure quality, and deliver compelling product stories that resonate with our customers.

Main Responsibilities:
  • Develop seasonal ranges that balance innovation, commercial goals, and brand identity.
  • Analyse market trends and competitor activity to inform product direction.
  • Collaborate with key stakeholders to deliver cohesive collections.
  • Engage with offshore suppliers to manage development timelines, cost negotiations, and quality.
  • P Present collections to internal retail businesses and wholesale sales team.
  • Manage the end-to-end product lifecycle from concept through to pre-production.
About You:
  • 3+ years' experience as a Product Manager or Senior Product Developer - ideally in kids footwear.
  • Proven experience working with offshore factories and leading a team.
  • Strong understanding of technical footwear development, trend analysis, and costing.
  • Creative, collaborative, and commercially minded with excellent communication skills.
  • Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite and able to create accurate technical specs.
  • Highly organised, deadline-driven, and thrives in a fast-paced environment.
Benefits:
  • Pet-friendly workspace.
  • Generous discounts.
  • Exclusive LK Group discounts.
  • Access to sample sales.
  • Paid parental leave, volunteer leave, and purchased leave options.
  • Novated leasing.
  • Loyalty rewards.
  • Well-being matters.
About Our Company:

We are one of Australia's most prominent apparel, footwear & sport groups, operating our omnichannel offer across 300+ stores with over 3,000 team members, a comprehensive online business, and an extensive wholesale network.

We bring brands to life by fostering a culture of diversity and inclusion, valuing capability and performance above all else.

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