Fancy working for one of the fastest-growing lifestyle brands in Australia?

We're The Somewhere Co. A brand for the bold, the bright, certainly not wallflowers. We craft products that make a statement for a community that feels like the ultimate group chat; everyone's invited.

From prints that pop to pieces that spark joy, everything we do is designed to turn the everyday into something worth showing up for. We're here for the colour lovers, the gift givers, the go-getters, and anyone who lives life a little louder.

Work with us!

Fancy working for one of the fastest-growing lifestyle brands in Australia?

We're The Somewhere Co. A brand for the bold, the bright, certainly not wallflowers. We craft products that make a statement for a community that feels like the ultimate group chat; everyone's invited.

From prints that pop to pieces that spark joy, everything we do is designed to turn the everyday into something worth showing up for. We're here for the colour lovers, the gift givers, the go-getters, and anyone who lives life a little louder.

About the Role

This is a newly created role, built to manage production across all three of our brands. You'll manage the full production lifecycle, from development through to ex-factory handover, across a global order profile spanning retail, marketplace and wholesale.

We're looking for a hands-on operator who's just as comfortable running day-to-day production as they are building the systems and trackers. You'll report to the Head of Merchandise and work closely with our Operations Manager and Design Manager.

What You'll Be Doing

- Managing end-to-end production across all three brands, from development to ex-factory
- Liaising with factories and supply chain leaders, building genuine, long-term supplier relationships
- Supporting with supplier negotiations on MOQs and pricing
- Overseeing bulk quality control ahead of shipment
- Working closely with Design and Merchandising to bring every collection to life,



on time and on margin
- Keeping costing accurate and visible across every stage of production
- Support role in garment fit sessions, tech pack creation, product spec updates, size grading and pattern construction
- Building and owning the production processes and trackers that underpin how the function runs
- Flagging critical path risks early and driving them to resolution
- Coordinating with finance on payment tracking and invoice management

What You'll Bring

- Demonstrated experience managing end-to-end production, from first sample through to ex-factory, in apparel, accessories or a related category, including working with offshore suppliers
- Prior experience in Production, Product Development or a Technical/garment technician role: fit sessions, tech packs, product spec updates, size grading and pattern construction
- Highly organised, with a proven ability to manage multiple brands, categories and seasons at once
- Experience tracking invoices and coordinating supplier payments
- Process Builder Mindset: move the needle, be nimble and create positive change
- Commercially minded, with confidence across MOQ and pricing negotiations, costing and margin management
- A sharp eye for detail across fit, fabrication and finish
- Calm and solutions-focused under pressure
- A natural collaborator who enjoys working closely with Design and cross-functional teams
- Transparent and professional communicator with offshore suppliers and internal stakeholders
- ** Please highlight in your application if you are an English + Mandarin speaker

Why Join Us

You’ll be the first person to hold this role, which means real ownership, real influence on how the function is built, and a seat close to the brands as they grow.

It’s an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic business that’s expanding rapidly, with career progression a real possibility for high‑potential candidates. You’ll work in a gorgeous, high‑energy environment where colour, kindness and creativity rule.

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📌 Production Manager (Queensland)
🏢 The Somewhere
📍 Queensland