Product Developer

Product Developer - Expressions of Interest 2025 Geelong, VIC, Australia Job Description ABOUT US Cotton On is a global fashion and lifestyle brand that’s taking the Aussie lifestyle to the world. We do things our way. Laid-back and always lived to the fullest. We look out for our mates, wherever we are.There’s nothing that excites us more than making a positive difference in people’s lives.We stand for diversity, empowering people of all backgrounds to express their individual style and make their mark on the world.We deliver the trends of the moment in womenswear, menswear and accessories, and inspire our community to have fun with it. ABOUT THE ROLE We have some amazing opportunities for proactive and solutions focused individuals to join our Cotton On product space. We are looking for Product Developer Assistants, Product Developers and Senior Product Developer across our brands to enable our vision by developing key ethical and sustainable lifestyle products that our customers love. Our Product Developers support the day-to-day operating rhythm of the brand’s category and are the pivotal links between our Buying and Product teams to ensure that we are delivering quality products. Our Product Developers 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. Our junior Product Developers focus on style production, managing production and shipping schedules, approve lab dips, trims, strikes offs and bulk fabrics, garment measurements and fittings, sample coordination and technical drawings. If you are a creative and innovative individual who is ready to take your next step in your Product Developer career, then apply now SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE Degree / qualification in relevant field Production i.e. Fashion, Textiles Demonstrated experience in a similar Product Developer role, Proven ability with technical specifications and fittings 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 for all of our 7 brands. 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.