Product Developer

About This Role

Why You'll Be Excited About This Role

As Product Developer at Freedom, you'll be using your sourcing, development or buying skills to bring beautiful upholstery to life. You'll work with an experienced buying and design team to curate, develop and source collections that inspire our customers and strengthen Freedom's position as Australia's leading home furnishings retailer.

How This Will Transform Your Career

This role offers a unique blend of creative and analytical work that will accelerate your retail buying career. By supporting the merchandise team, you'll develop expertise in:
• Product development and range curation
• Commercial decision-making and market analysis
• Supplier relationship management across Australia and internationally
• Quality assurance and compliance processes
• Cross-functional collaboration with marketing, planning, and other support centre departments

Why You'll Like Working Here

At Freedom, we've earned our certification as a Great Place to Work by putting our people first. We've created an environment where innovation thrives and every team member can make their mark. Our culture is built on transparency and collaboration, ensuring you'll always have clarity about your progress and impact.

You'll enjoy:
• Hybrid working arrangements that respect your work-life balance
• A competitive salary package with superannuation
• Generous 25% staff discount on all Freedom products, including sale items
• True flexibility with our innovative 'Freedom to Flex' program - work from anywhere in the world for up to 4 weeks annually
• Monthly themed pop-up Town Hall's to connect with wider teams in our Support Centre

What You'll Be Working On

Your role will be dynamic and varied, including:
• Supporting the development of strategic product assortments that delight customers and drive business growth
• Analysing market trends and competitor activities to identify opportunities
• Managing product development, sample tracking and costings.
• Working with marketing and digital teams to bring products to life through photography and promotion
• Where needed visit stores, trade shows and other retailers to maintain current awareness of lifestyle trends and products.
• Support building strong relationships with suppliers, collaborating closely on products development, pricing and delivery.

What Type Of Person Will Succeed

You're likely to thrive in this role if you have:
• 3+ years of product development / buying experience in a similar retailer, preferably in upholstery or other related home furnishing categories.
• Strong commercial acumen. Analytical with an understanding of commercial drivers in the merchandise area.
• Proficiency with Excel and Power BI
• Excellent communication skills and a collaborative mindset
• The ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

How To Apply

If you're ready to take the next step in your buying career with one of Australia's most trusted home furnishing brands, we'd love to hear from you. Click the apply button to submit your application and don't forget to attach your resume.

Freedom to grow. Freedom to think. Freedom to be.