Senior Creative Product Developer - Cotton On Global Support Centre

ABOUT US

Were 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. Were restless its what fuels our fire and sparks our big ideas. Were optimistic having an open mind means anything is possible. Were better together join our world and lets do good things together.

ABOUT THE ROLE

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced and passionate individual to join our womenswear team as a Senior Creative Product Developer in our Wovens tops Dresses and Skirts category. In this pivotal role you will act as the creative link between our buying trend supplier and product development teams managing the product journey from creative concept through to production handover.
You will lead the research and development process sourcing new fabrics and trims organising development fits and preparing detailed design documentation. Collaborating with buyers and trend teams you will shape product ranges ensure samples meet expectations and support the creative development of ranges through accurate communication and organised workflows.
Your ability to think commercially while innovating coupled with strong technical and creative expertise will drive the success of our ranges. If you thrive in managing multiple priorities delivering creative solutions and contributing to product excellence this role is for you!

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

Tertiary qualification in Fashion Textiles or Design
Extensive experience in a Creative Product Developer or Fashion Designer role
Proven ability to lead the product journey from concept to production handover
Strong skills in trend forecasting and commercial application
Advanced understanding of fabric sourcing garment construction and compliance requirements
Highly proficient in Design tools and CAD Illustrator essential CLO experience preferred
Exceptional attention to detail with the ability to manage sample and fabric libraries effectively
Demonstrated ability to problem-solve prioritize and meet critical deadlines
Skilled at collaborating with cross-functional teams and managing external supplier relationships
Proficiency in development tracking and workflow management tools (e.g. PLM systems)

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 peoples 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 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 caf 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 speakers 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 20000 team members from countless nationalities and we strongly welcome and encourage individuals of all backgrounds to apply with us.

We are focused on bringing more voices experiences and backgrounds to our workforce as we drive diverse and inclusive outcomes for our team and our customers.

If you have any individual needs in order to fully participate in the recruitment process please contact us atso we may support you in completing the job application process.