At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead product development for swimwear and apparel from concept to production.
- Company: Seafolly, a globally loved swimwear brand with a vibrant culture.
- Benefits: Generous discounts, paid parental leave, birthday leave, and summer fun days.
- Other info: Opportunities for training, career progression, and being an ambassador for Seafolly.
- Why this job: Join a passionate team and make waves in the swimwear industry.
- Qualifications: 8+ years in product development with strong technical and leadership skills.
The predicted salary is between 90000 - 110000 $ per year.
Seafolly is seeking an experienced and commercially minded Product Development Lead, who will be responsible for delivering swimwear and apparel from concept through to bulk production. Working cross-functionally with Design, Production, and supplier partners, you will be accountable for product quality, cost outcomes, critical path delivery, and supplier performance, while leading the Product Development team and supporting Head of Sourcing to execute sourcing and product strategies.
About Seafolly: Born on the sun-soaked beaches of Sydney in 1975, Seafolly has been making waves in swimwear ever since. Our mission? To give women around the world that unbeatable feeling of confidence through innovative designs that put fit first. We live and breathe the Australian beach lifestyle, using its iconic energy to inspire all that we do. From bold prints to timeless silhouettes, our collections are designed to empower women to embrace the beach with confidence and style. Today, Seafolly is loved globally, with concept stores, online boutiques, and select retailers in over 50 countries.
You will:
- Lead the end-to-end product development process across swimwear and apparel categories, ensuring products meet quality, cost, and commercial objectives.
- Translate design concepts into commercially viable products through strong technical development, fit management, and product documentation.
- Drive product innovation, standardisation, and continuous improvement through new materials, manufacturing techniques, block libraries, and fit standards.
- Identify and implement cost optimisation and margin improvement opportunities while maintaining product quality and brand integrity.
- Manage critical path milestones, development timelines, and cross-functional collaboration to support on-time delivery and production readiness.
- Build strong partnerships with internal stakeholders and suppliers to resolve technical, quality, and production challenges and improve supplier performance.
- Ensure products meet quality, compliance, safety, and sustainability standards through testing, wearer trials, regulatory compliance, and continuous product improvement.
- Lead, coach, and develop the Product Development team, fostering a high-performing culture focused on accountability, capability growth, collaboration, and business success.
You have:
- 8+ years' experience in Product Development within apparel, swimwear, activewear, or a similar category.
- Strong technical expertise in garment construction, fit, pattern making, fabrics, and manufacturing processes.
- Proven ability to manage the full product development lifecycle from initial concept through to bulk production.
- Solid commercial acumen with experience in product costing, margin management, and cost optimisation.
- Extensive experience partnering with offshore suppliers and manufacturers to deliver quality outcomes.
- Advanced proficiency in AP21, Microsoft Office Suite (particularly Excel), Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign.
- Demonstrated leadership skills, including coaching, mentoring, and developing Product Development team members while managing key stakeholders.
- Highly organised and solutions-focused, with the ability to manage multiple development calendars, drive continuous improvement initiatives, and collaborate effectively across Design, Technical, Production, Sourcing, Quality, and supplier teams.
We offer:
- Generous employee discounts on Seafolly, JETS & Tigerlily products.
- Paid parental leave.
- Birthday Leave. Treat yourself and enjoy a paid day off for your birthday!
- Summer Fun Leave. Enjoy 2 extra days off during summer to soak up the sunshine and enjoy the beaches!
- Access to our Employee Assistance Program for you and your family with the Sonder Platform.
- Great work culture in a passionate team environment.
- Training, development and career progression.
- The opportunity to be an ambassador for Australia's most loved swimwear brand.
- Refer a friend. Enjoy a referral reward for successfully placing a referral.
Screening Questions:
- What is your current work rights status in Australia?
- What is your notice period?
- What are your salary expectations (excluding superannuation)?
- What is your availability to interview over the next two weeks?
- Are there any pre-booked holidays or leave arrangements we should be aware of within the next 6 months?
- How many years of experience do you have in swimwear product development?
- Please attach your portfolio.
- Please specify visa type and expiry date.
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