Apparel Development Specialist

4 days ago

North Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Country Road Group Full time
Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Apparel Development Specialist to join our team at Country Road Group. This role is responsible for the product development process for apparel within our brand, collaborating with buyers, designers, technical designers and suppliers to bring products to life.

Key Responsibilities
  • Manage, coordinate, and optimize the critical path and go-to-market calendar for the brand category to launch products on time.
  • Manage category costs to achieve quality and margin targets, providing cost estimates and solutions to align products with commercial and aesthetic goals.
  • Drive costing and negotiation process with suppliers to deliver viable cost solutions to brands, offering alternative solutions as required
  • Engage with factory through each stage of the development process to ensure clarity of expectations
  • Coordinate all internal stakeholders, incl. Buyers, Designers, Tech Designers, and manage risks to ensure critical path is delivered for brands.
  • Manage supplier relationships and coordinate capacity planning across the supply chain.
  • Embrace uncertainty and change while facilitating and enabling strategic change with clarity, empathy and optimism.
  • Create & foster an inclusive environment where all team members can thrive and feel included, respected and safe. Set clear expectations of behaviour and hold self and others accountable
Requirements
  • Experience in a Product Development role in knitwear OR apparel (Womenswear, Childrenswear or Casual)within the fashion and luxury sectors
  • Strong understanding of fashion and luxury item costing, and proven experience in negotiating high-value, high-volume partnerships with suppliers
  • Planning and organisation skills to oversee timeliness of critical path
  • Knowledge of sustainability practices and ethical compliance in sourcing and production
  • Strategic thinking and commercial acumen to align production activities with brand goals
  • Experience leading a team (Senior Product Developers)
  • Exceptional relationship cultivation and management skills with key suppliers and internal stakeholders.
What We Offer
  • A competitive salary of AU$90,000 - AU$120,000 per annum, depending on experience.
  • Generous employee discounts across our House of Brands.
  • Seasonal clothing allowance.
  • An additional day of leave for your birthday.
  • An Industry leading Parental Leave Program.
  • Flexible working arrangements to support work/life balance.
  • Annual learning calendar to support the ongoing development of our team.
  • Support community partnerships across our Corporate Social Responsibility Program.
  • We are committed to operating ethically, sustainably, and responsibly.
About Us

Country Road Group is Australia's largest Lifestyle Brand Houses comprising of iconic brands including Country Road, POLITIX, Trenery, Witchery and MIMCO. Our Values include being Customer Obsessed, Collaborative, Inspirational, Responsible and Dedicated to Quality. We are looking for highly motivated and passionate individuals to be part of the Group's evolution and support each brand to realise their full potential.

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