Product Developer (Menswear) - Country Road

As Australia’s favourite lifestyle brand, beloved around the world, Country Road deliver timeless Australian style that is designed for life and made to last.

As the Product Developer for Menswear, you will manage the end-to-end development of menswear product, partnering across Buying, Design, Technical Design, Sourcing, Raw Materials and suppliers to bring commercially successful ranges to life. You will combine strong product and technical knowledge with a commercial mindset to manage the critical path, drive costing and supplier negotiation, and deliver quality menswear product on time and in line with margin expectations.

How You Will Contribute

• Manage the end-to-end development of menswear product, from initial brief through to bulk production
• Own the critical path and go-to-market calendar, proactively identifying risks and ensuring development and production milestones remain on track
• Partner across Buying, Design, Technical Design, Sourcing and Raw Materials to translate creative and commercial briefs into achievable supplier outcomes
• Apply strong knowledge of menswear product, fabrics, garment construction and manufacturing to support development and resolve challenges throughout the process
• Drive product costing and supplier negotiations, identifying commercially viable solutions that balance design intent, quality, margin and lead times
• Build strong relationships with offshore suppliers, factories and mills, setting clear expectations around cost, quality, capacity and delivery
• Manage fabric administration, including maintaining the fabric library and fabric codes, ensuring information is accurate and up to date
• Coordinate and manage lab dips, strike-offs and handloom approvals, working closely with relevant internal teams and suppliers to keep development on track
• Complete general product development administration and maintain accurate product and development information throughout the critical path
• Manage supplier communication and capacity throughout development to ensure production milestones remain on track and bulk product is delivered on time and in full
• Proactively problem-solve development and production challenges while identifying opportunities to improve process, efficiency and speed to market.

Capabilities We Value

• A qualification in Fashion, Textiles or a related discipline, or equivalent industry experience
• Ideally 3-5 years’ of Product Development experience within fashion or apparel, preferably with hands-on menswear experience
• Strong knowledge of fabrics, garment construction, manufacturing processes and the end-to-end product development lifecycle
• Strong commercial acumen with experience in product costing, supplier negotiation and margin management
• Experience working directly with offshore suppliers, factories and mills, with a strong understanding of manufacturing, logistics and lead times
• Strong critical path management and organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to build effective relationships across Buying, Design, Technical, Sourcing and Supply Chain teams
• Highly organised, detail-oriented and solutions-focused, with a strong sense of accountability for cost, quality and on-time delivery.

What We Offer

• Bi-annual product allowance, access to sample sales and 40% discount for you and your immediate family across all CRG brands
• Flex your leave your way, including birthday leave, volunteer leave, personal leave and more
• Access to health and wellbeing support, including Health Insurance, 24/7 EAP counselling, discounted gym memberships and financial advice services
• 18 weeks paid parental leave program for eligible employees with return-to-work clothing allowance
• Internal career opportunities across our House of Brands
• Annual learning calendar to support your ongoing development
• Support impactful community and charity partnerships across our House of Brands, including OCRF, Our Watch, First Nations Reconciliation, Movember, Red Cross and Landcare.

Who We Are

Country Road Group is one of Australia’s leading lifestyle brand houses, home to an iconic portfolio including Country Road, Trenery, Witchery, Mimco and Politix. United as One Team, we work collaboratively across our House of Brands to create exceptional product and meaningful experiences for our customers. We are Courageously Curious, exploring new ideas, perspectives and ways of working, and Driven by Purpose to make a positive impact - on our customers, our communities and each other. We’re proud to foster an inclusive culture where everyone feels they belong, can be themselves, and has the opportunity to grow.

Recognised as a sustainability leader in Australian fashion, Country Road Group drives positive change through ambitious climate action, ethical sourcing, and responsible product innovation.

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Country Road Group acknowledges the Traditional Owners of Country throughout Australia and recognises their continuing connection to lands, waters and communities. We pay our respects to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures and to Elders past and present.

We’re committed to inclusion and accessibility. If we can support you with any adjustments at any stage, please let us know.