Fashion Designer / Fashion Product Developer

About This Role

Being involved throughout the complete product development lifecycle for multiple women's fashion brands is the core of this role. You will work closely with the Design Manager, Production, and Sales teams to create trend-led, commercially successful collections from concept through to production. This position suits a professional with experience in fashion product development or design.

Responsibilities

• Research global fashion, colour, fabric and lifestyle trends
• Design commercially successful women's apparel collections across multiple product categories
• Develop seasonal concepts, prints, colour palettes and trend direction
• Create CADs, colourways and presentation boards using Adobe Illustrator
• Prepare detailed tech packs, garment specifications and measurement charts
• Build and maintain Excel range plans, costing sheets and product information
• Source fabrics, trims, washes and finishes to achieve customer expectations and target price points
• Liaise daily with offshore suppliers throughout product development
• Manage sample development, fittings, approvals and critical path timelines
• Collaborate closely with Sales and Production teams to deliver customer briefs

Requirements

• 3+ years' experience in Fashion Product Development, Fashion Design, Buying or a similar role
• Strong commercial handwriting with an understanding of the Australian and International fashion market
• Excellent Adobe Illustrator skills
• Adobe Photoshop experience
• Experience creating CADs, technical specifications and tech packs
• Strong understanding of garment construction, fit and fabrication
• Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel skills
• Experience working with offshore manufacturers
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills

Benefits

• Join one of Australia's leading women's fashion wholesalers
• Work alongside an experienced and supportive Design team
• Be involved from concept through to production
• Genuine career growth and development opportunities
• Fast-paced, collaborative and creative working environment
• Opportunity to influence commercially successful collections sold across Australia and New Zealand
• Modern Surry Hills office conveniently located close to Central Station and public transport

About the Company

Global Fashion House is a well-established and fast-growing Australian fashion wholesaler, supplying trend-driven women's apparel to major retailers and boutiques across Australia and New Zealand.