At a Glance
- Tasks: Develop and design womenswear products from concept to production.
- Company: Join RB Sellars, an authentic Australian brand inspired by community and lifestyle.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive salary, flexible hours, and a generous team discount.
- Other info: Collaborative environment with strong career growth opportunities and mentorship.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on garment quality and fit while working with industry experts.
- Qualifications: Experience in garment technology, technical design, or product development preferred.
The predicted salary is between 67500 - 82500 $ per year.
RB Sellars is a proudly Australian-owned Geelong based brand inspired by our community, the land, and the lifestyle of regional and rural Australia. As the country’s most authentic rural outfitter, we offer quality apparel, outerwear, footwear, and lifestyle products for men, women, and children across national retail, wholesale, B2B, and ecommerce channels. We’re driven by our values of Community, Courage, Quality, Responsibility, and Innovation. You’ll join a collaborative, down-to-earth business where relationships matter, ideas are encouraged, and you can genuinely make an impact.
THE OPPORTUNITY
This Technical Designer/Product Developer (Womenswear) role is ideal for someone who loves apparel product development and wants to be involved in every stage of the garment journey, from fit sessions and tech packs through to production approval. Working alongside experienced Designers, Quality and Production specialists, you'll play a key role in ensuring our womenswear products deliver exceptional fit, quality, and durability for customers across Australia. Whether your background is in Garment Technology, Technical Design or Product Development, we'd love to hear from you. The role is based at our North Geelong Federal Mills Office, in our custom-designed creative space. You will work with a number of highly experienced industry professionals, so if you are keen to work with and learn from the best, this is the role for you.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Develop and complete product tech packs and specifications.
- Assess & measure all incoming fit & PP supplier samples.
- Lead fit sessions.
- Communicate changes, approvals on samples & spec with instructions for next submissions.
- Establish and maintain block fits for key products.
- Advise on garment construction, fit, grading, and fabrication.
- Ensure critical path time-lines are met and any roadblocks identified and resolved.
- Complete reviews and testing of fabrics, components, patterns, and measurements ensuring all products are fit for purpose and meet the RB Sellars quality standards.
- Liaise with manufacturers and suppliers to resolve fabric and style queries, and ensure the accuracy of care labels and information.
SKILLS & EXPERIENCE
You’ll bring experience in some or most of the following:
- Garment technology.
- Technical design.
- Product development.
- Pattern making.
- Apparel quality assurance.
- Womenswear development.
Familiarity with Adobe Illustrator and Microsoft Excel is highly regarded, and knowledge of AS/NZS quality and compliance standards is desirable.
ABOUT YOU
- Great team player - adaptable and easy to work with.
- Excellent time management skills to meet critical path deadlines.
- Well-developed organisational, prioritisation, and planning skills.
- Excellent attention to detail.
- Strong drive and willingness to learn/grow.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Good relationship builder with key internal stakeholders and suppliers.
WHY YOU'LL LOVE THIS ROLE
- Work directly with experienced apparel professionals who are passionate about quality product.
- See your products come to life from concept through to market.
- Influence garment fit, construction, and quality outcomes.
- Have real influence on garment fit, quality, and customer experience.
- Join a close-knit team where your ideas and expertise are valued.
- Work across a broad range of womenswear categories.
- Build strong relationships with offshore suppliers and manufacturers.
WHY JOIN RB SELLARS?
- Competitive salary.
- Flexible working arrangements, typically four days per week.
- Opportunity to grow your career with an iconic Australian heritage brand.
- Mentorship and development from industry experts.
- Growing Australian brand with a loyal customer following.
- New, custom designed modern workspace at Federal Mills, North Geelong.
- Work alongside a supportive leadership team with strong cross-functional collaboration.
- Values-led working environment where community, quality, and innovation matter.
- Recognition, monthly team connection days & more!
- Generous team discount up to 40% off products.
Additional Information: Australian work rights are required for this position.
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