Fashion Brand Manager in Sydney

This is a step-up opportunity for an Assistant Brand Manager, Assistant Buyer or similar fashion professional ready to take on their first Brand Manager role. Working closely with the Director and production team, you will take ownership of allocated client accounts and turn customer briefs and fashion trends into commercial ranges. You will manage day-to-day account and product development activity, with guidance from the Director as you grow into the role.

Key responsibilities

• Manage and develop relationships with allocated wholesale and private label clients
• Present seasonal ranges, coordinate showroom appointments and follow up on sales opportunities
• Understand each client's brand, target customer and product needs
• Manage client enquiries and order follow-ups, keeping customers informed of sampling and delivery progress
• Develop seasonal ranges and exclusive collections in line with customer briefs, with input from the Director
• Research fashion trends, competitor ranges and the Australian retail market
• Source fabrics, prints and trims suited to each client's brand and price point, in collaboration with the team
• Create and update basic CADs, garment sketches, range boards and product presentations
• Coordinate samples, organise fittings and record feedback and approval status
• Liaise with the production team to follow up on development requirements and outstanding samples

About you

• Previous experience as an Assistant Brand Manager, Assistant Buyer or in a similar fashion role, with readiness to take the next step
• An understanding of the Australian fashion retail market and an ability to interpret trends for different customers
• Familiarity with fabrics and garment construction, including woven, knit and true knit products
• Practical experience supporting range development, sampling and production timelines, with confidence taking on greater responsibility
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills, with confidence following up with clients and colleagues
• High attention to detail, good time management and the ability to manage changing priorities
• Initiative, accountability and the confidence to make day-to-day decisions while seeking guidance when needed
• Basic proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop for CADs and range presentations
• Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel for product records, costing updates and sales reports
• Australian work rights are required for this position

About us

Global Fashion House is an established women's fashion wholesale company based in Surry Hills. We design and develop exclusive collections for leading Australian retailers and private label partners. We value talent, initiative and hard work, and offer an environment where your ideas and contributions are recognised.

Step into a Brand Manager position with guidance from the Director and support from the production team. Take ownership of client accounts and develop collections for leading Australian retail partners. Contribute ideas in a creative and supportive team environment.