At a Glance
- Tasks: Support the development and quality of apparel ranges from concept to production.
- Company: NCC Apparel, a dynamic player in the fashion industry.
- Benefits: Gain hands-on experience and grow your career in apparel product development.
- Other info: Opportunity to work with international suppliers and enhance your technical skills.
- Why this job: Join a creative team and make an impact on exciting fashion projects.
- Qualifications: Experience or qualifications in Fashion, Textiles, or related fields.
The predicted salary is between 47250 - 57750 $ per year.
NCC Apparel is seeking a practical and detail-focused
Junior Product Developer to support the development, approval and ongoing quality of our apparel ranges.
This is a hands-on role suited to someone with a background in garments, fashion, textiles or apparel production who understands garment construction and is comfortable working with samples, specifications, measurements, suppliers and production teams.
The successful candidate will work closely with our Product Development, Production and Quality teams across new product development and existing product improvements.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist with the development of new garments from initial concept through to production.
- Review samples for construction, fit, measurements, workmanship and overall presentation.
- Prepare and update garment specifications, measurement charts, sample comments and technical documentation.
- Assist with garment flats, colourways and technical artwork using Adobe Illustrator or similar software.
- Support the development and approval of fabrics, trims, labels, embroidery, printing and packaging.
- Maintain accurate product development records, sample trackers and approval information.
- Communicate sample comments and technical requirements clearly to overseas suppliers and factories.
- Follow up development samples, approvals and production requirements to ensure timelines are maintained.
- Work with internal teams to resolve garment construction, fit and production issues.
- Check production garments against approved samples, specifications and quality requirements.
- Assist with bulk garment inspections and preparation of inspection reports when required.
- Identify workmanship or measurement issues and communicate corrective actions to the relevant team or supplier.
- Work closely with the alteration team where garment construction or sewing knowledge is required.
- Assist with continuous improvement of garment quality, construction and product performance.
Skills & Experience
• We are looking for someone with
- Experience or qualifications in Fashion, Textiles, Garment Technology, Product Development or a related field.
- Good understanding of garment construction and sewing methods.
- Ability to read and work with garment specifications and measurement charts.
- Experience assessing fit, measurements and workmanship.
- Good attention to detail and ability to identify garment defects or construction issues.
- Adobe Illustrator skills or experience with similar technical drawing/design software.
- Good computer skills including Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook and email.
- Clear written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to organise multiple samples and development projects at the same time.
- A practical and problem-solving approach.
- Experience in patternmaking, grading, sample machining, garment production, quality inspection or working with overseas apparel factories would be highly regarded.
About the Role
This role offers exposure across the full apparel development process, including:
It would suit someone looking to develop their career in apparel product development while building broader technical and production experience within a commercial garment business.
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Junior Product Developer employer: NCC APPAREL PTY LTD
At PZ Cussons, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer that fosters a culture of innovation and collaboration. As a Junior Product Developer in Cremorne, you'll enjoy the flexibility of a hybrid work environment while contributing to impactful projects that shape our Home and Personal Care products for the Australian and New Zealand markets. With a strong focus on employee growth and the opportunity to create your own impact, we empower our team members to accelerate their craft and be part of a bold vision for the future.
