Product Developer - Expressions of Interest 2024 Geelong, VIC, Australia Posted on 01/25/2024 B[...]

ABOUT US

Cotton On is a global fashion and lifestyle brand that's taking the Aussie lifestyle to the world. We do things our way. Laid-back and always lived to the fullest. We look out for our mates, wherever we are. There's nothing that excites us more than making a positive difference in people's lives. We stand for diversity, empowering people of all backgrounds to express their individual style and make their mark on the world. We deliver the trends of the moment in womenswear, menswear and accessories, and inspire our community to have fun with it.

ABOUT THE ROLE

We have some amazing opportunities for proactive and solutions focused individuals to join our Cotton On product space. We are looking for Product Developer Assistants, Product Developers and Senior Product Developers across our brands to enable our vision by developing key ethical and sustainable lifestyle products that our customers love. Our Product Developers support the day-to-day operating rhythm of the brand's category and are the pivotal links between our Buying and Product teams to ensure that we are delivering quality products. Our Product Developers partner with our buyers and suppliers to negotiate and manage product expectations, track production, manage product schedules, contribute to fittings and review samples to ensure our products meet standards and frameworks. Our junior Product Developers focus on style production, managing production and shipping schedules, approve lab dips, trims, strikes offs and bulk fabrics, garment measurements and fittings, sample coordination and technical drawings. If you are a creative and innovative individual who is ready to take your next step in your Product Developer career, then apply now!

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

Degree / qualification in relevant field Production i.e. Fashion, Textiles

Demonstrated experience in a similar Product Developer role

Proven ability with technical specifications and fittings

Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate to internal and external stakeholders with confidence

Strong organisation, planning and time management skills

Ability to make confident decisions that will determine the success of the brand

Proficient capabilities in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel and Illustrator.

OUR CULTURE

To describe COTTON:ON in six words is easy; optimistic, passionate, real, energetic, collaborative and, most importantly, ethical.

Our team members are a passionate group of people, committed to making a real difference in people's lives through our philanthropic arm, the Cotton On Foundation. It is our shared belief that we can make a difference to lives of everyone we touch, from our backyard to the world.

BENEFITS

We are committed to personal and professional development, which is supported by an ever growing and expanding structure. We believe our people deserve the best space to their best work and to support this we provide:

50% team member discount for all of our 7 brands.

A world class office with a state-of-the-art Wellness Centre featuring spa therapists, holistic health experts and free fitness classes (think reformer Pilates classes, personal training sessions, yoga studio, spin room and run club!)

A brand-new childcare centre onsite - incredible facilities, indoor and outdoor play areas, subsidised cost, and your kids are right next door!

The Beckley, our in-house café with chef prepared healthy meals, coffee and snacks. You can also grab a nutritious take home meal, taking the stress out of dinner time.

Flexible working - enabling you to find the right working rhythm to be at your best.

Competitive salary packaging - ensuring we are constantly benchmarking to industry.

On-site concierge, let us help you get your life sorted with dry cleaning, car wash and more.

An Employee Assistance Program for you and your family.

Returning from maternity leave (or primary carer parental leave)? Work part-time and get paid full-time for 2 months, all part of supporting you during your transition back to work.

Team mingle celebrations, speaker's series, surprise and delight moments - the magic happens when we get together.

Do you have a dog? Bring them into the office. We love them!

At Cotton On, we are focused on building a culture centred in belonging, and we are committed to creating workplaces where each individual can show up as their whole self, having an equal opportunity to succeed with us.

We are proud of our diverse global workforce of 20,000 team members from countless nationalities, and we strongly welcome and encourage individuals of all backgrounds to apply with us.

If you have any individual needs in order to fully participate in the recruitment process, please contact us at careers@cottonon.com.au so we may support you in completing the job application process.

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