Product Developer
Now Hiring | Colour and Graphics | Melbourne
The Brand |
This incredible Melbourne-born fast growing Premium cycling apparel brand was established in 2014 with the goal to propel cycling forward. With operations in over 9 countries in 10 years, they are on an exciting growth journey, expanding their global presence and distribution channels. They seamlessly merge aesthetics and performance through their technical design process in their cycling apparel. They are bound by their love of art, design, fitness and community. Sustainability is at the very core of what they do!
Due to growth, we seek a Product Developer- Apparel to join their talented and high performing Product Team, reporting to their Product Design and Development Manager.
Graphic capsules are a critical part of their assortment each season. As a part of their Colour & Graphics team, we are looking for a mid-level Product developer who understands the DNA of their brand, loves cycling products and can take end to end ownership of their graphic capsules.
This role will be responsible for working alongside their Graphic Designers, applying graphic concepts to seasonal cycling apparel drops and managing these designs through their critical path.
The Role |
Interpreting option plans, briefs and direction provided by their Product Managers.
Working alongside Graphic Designers both briefing in graphic stories, and then working with artwork they deliver to create resolved product ranges.
Building out graphic concepts, applying graphics to apparel & accessories, sizing artwork and creating new colourways, to build cohesive product stories that fulfill design briefs.
Managing range boards & maintaining accurate CAD’s.
Working with Designers, and Colourists to ensure cohesive merchandising, and working through lab dip and strike off submissions.
Completing, maintaining Bill Of Materials and to-scale artwork in PLM system.
Working alongside a Garment Tech on graphic placement and reviewing graphic positioning on body in fit sessions.
The Skillset |
You will be an experienced Product Developer - Apparel who has demonstrated ability ideally in performance cycling, sporting, or technical apparel.
Demonstrated experience in Apparel Design
An eye for colour and graphics
Understanding of sublimation printing
Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite
Exceptional time management skills, working to a critical path
The Offer |
Sporty and cycling community culture offering regular rides with the team (at all levels!). Stunning architecturally-designed head office with full kitchen! Global Market -operations in over 9 countries. Hybrid with 1 day WFH, Substantial growth YOY, fast growing team!
The Talent Mill Recruitment division is a bespoke recruitment consultancy and talent acquisition specialist within the fashion, lifestyle, and retail industries. With more than 10 years of specialist expertise with luxury retail, Australian & Contemporary designer, beauty, and lifestyle brands globally we discover, recognize, and connect inspiring individuals to the most desirable brands as trusted support to founder-led start-ups, SME’s, and multinational corporations within the fashion & retail industry.
Recruitment – but make it ethical, not transactional. Quality over quantity – always. Truly consultative and delivered at pace. We hold a genuine passion and expertise for the industries we support and offer a unique and modern recruitment proposition – one where we develop long term, meaningful relationships with all stakeholders.