Product Developer

at  Princess Polly

Princess Polly is the global fashion brand at the forefront of trend-driven, lower impact and accessible apparel. Established as an online force in the Australian retail scene in 2010, Princess Polly quickly became the clothing brand found in every influencer haul, viral TikTok, Instagram OOTD and celeb street looks. Now, one of the fastest-growing online women’s fashion brands in the USA, Princess Polly has been delivering the best online shopping experience to customers worldwide for over 10 years.
As a part of A.K.A Brands; we are a global player with offices located in Los Angeles and Australia’s Gold Coast. With big plans ahead, we’re always on the hunt for new talent to join our global team.
We are growing our team based at our Burleigh Heads office and are looking for talented individuals to join the Princess Polly team. Think you can help us in our journey of becoming the best online shopping destination like…ever? If you’re a motivated team player that’s obsessed with all-things fashion and pop culture, we’d love to hear from you.
We are searching for a Product Developer to join our growing team in Burleigh Heads, Gold Coast! Our ideal candidate will be creative, have a keen eye for detail, and have a very successful track record of building and maintaining strong working relationships with suppliers and factories.

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:

• 2+ years’ relevant experience working in product development, or a similar role in a fast-fashion environment is highly desirable.
• Strong relationships with factories and scouring capabilities; negotiation skills are a must!
• Offshore garment construction knowledge and supply chain management.
• You will be able to think on your feet, be creative, and not be afraid to change the plan of attack.
• Effective verbal and written communication, relationships building skills, and clear customer focus.
• Experience working with a diverse range of stakeholders, with highly developed negotiation skills.
• Be ethically minded. If you are a natural go-getter, with a passion for change and can work well under pressure to achieve results, this is the perfect opportunity for you!
  We recognise that asking you to give 100% of yourself on a daily basis requires us to offer an amazing opportunity.
  Competitive salary package.
  Flexible working arrangements.
  Access to a best in class parental leave and family planning program.
  Exceptional employee discount program.
  A stunning newly renovated office in beautiful Burleigh Heads;
  Work as part of a team of dedicated individuals focused on doing their best each day.
  Staff social activities.
  Monthly birthday celebrations.
  Aside from the amazing tangible benefits and perks, Princess Polly offers you the chance to make a daily impact on a global business.
  Princess Polly is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) We’re committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace and encourage applicants from all walks of life. Come join us, different makes us better.

• Building and maintaining strong supplier relationships; negotiating costs while balancing quality, design, and value.
• Supporting the development of inclusive ranges (Curve, Tall, Petite, and Modest fits).
• Collaborating with the Garment Technician on measurement charts, sample measuring and general support.
• Assisting in the creation of garment design and tech packs.
• Ensuring quality assurance and resolving issues with suppliers.
• Working closely with Designers and Buyers to achieve desired outcomes.
• Coordinating the execution of exclusive products with suppliers.
• Managing production schedules for weekly new styles and special ranges (influencer, seasonal, capsule ranges).
• Implementing and maintaining a tracking process for all in-house development styles.
• Organising and attending weekly sample fittings on models; communicating fit comments to vendors.
• Managing and tracking garment samples, including measuring and communicating fit changes to vendors.
• Collaborating with the Social Responsibility team to ensure ethical and environmental standards are upheld across the supply base.