Footwear Designer

7 days ago

South Yarra, Victoria, Australia Jo Mercer Full time $104,000 - $130,878 per year

The role

We are seeking a creative, innovative and meticulous Product Developer to join Jo Mercer on a full-time basis, working from our South Yarra Support Office. Reporting to the Product Development Manager, you will be responsible for developing high quality, on brand and well-engineered product within dedicated timelines to ensure optimal profitability and a relevant range.

Key Responsibilities


• Achieve key milestones as per Product Development timeline. This means having all samples signed off and ready for ordering at monthly range reviews.


• Development in line with category option plans and overall range direction as lead by Product Development Manager.


• Interpreting sales results with the Product Development Manager to extend the lifecycle of strong performing product for your category base.


• Sample Management. Includes sample requests, fitting comments, pricing queries & negotiation, sample photographs, pre-production sample sign off, graded fit sample sign off.


• Supplier Management. Ensuring the supplier base is adhering to JM standard business practice and taking required action as necessary.


• Ensure all product is engineered to meet Jo Mercer quality standards and margin requirements.


• Proactively avoid production issues and resolve situations to ensure win-win scenarios


• Review previous season's category base performance and maximise development opportunities with the Product Development Manager


• International trend knowledge


• Regular visits to domestic market and report findings to Product Development Manager / product team


• Travel when required overseas


• In addition to the above, you may be required to assist with other tasks and/or assist other departments depending on the needs of the business

About you


• Strong demonstrated experience in Product Development


• Tertiary qualification or similar


• Minimum 5 years' experience in a similar role; experience in footwear is essential


• Strong/Proven project management and organisational skills


• Design experience or creative background will be highly regarded


• A detail orientation with strong planning and analytical skills


• Practical, positive attitude and adept at problem solving


• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal


• Ability to build effective and influential relationships


• A sharp eye for detail and the ability to deliver against deadlines in a fast-paced environment

What's on Offer


• Competitive remuneration and generous staff discount


• x2 free shoes per year


• Parental Leave benefits


• Early access to your pay each week


• Company bonus scheme


• EAP/Wellbeing Program and more

About Us

Jo Mercer is a proudly Australian operated business since 1998 and has grown to become one of Australia's most loved footwear brands. Our commitment to innovation and people is central to achieving a unique and supportive company culture.

Successful candidates will be contacted directly. No agency interest please.

Jo Mercer is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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