ABOUT THE ROLE
We have an amazing opportunity for a proactive and solutions focused individual to join our Cotton On Womenswear team as a Senior Product Developer for our Wovens category on a 12 month maternity leave contract. You will enable our vision by leading and mentoring your Product team to develop ethical and sustainable lifestyle products that our customers love. You will be responsible for the day-to-day operating rhythm of the category and will be the pivotal link between our Buying and Product teams to ensure that we are delivering quality products that our customers know and love. You will 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. If you are passionate about leading a team to deliver on amazing products that make a difference, then this could be your new role.
SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
• Degree / qualification in relevant field Production. Fashion, Textiles
• Demonstrated experience in a similar Senior Product Developer role, with the ability to lead and coach a team
• Proven ability with technical specifications and fittings
• Knowledge in Activewear fabrication is highly regarded
• 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 off all brands (excl. Ceres Life which is 30% off)
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!