Senior Product Developer | Cotton On Global Support Centre

We‘re a global fashion and lifestyle brand that empowers people to look, feel and be the best version of themselves. Creating everyday products to make everyday experiences better. Celebrating diversity and inclusivity, because we believe self-expression is for everyone. Using our voice and our platform to amplify the things that matter Listening to our community and respond to what they care about. We’re restless — it’s what fuels our fire and sparks our big ideas. We’re optimistic — having an open mind means anything is possible. We’re better together — join our world and let’s do good things together.

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 i.e. 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: