Product Design and Development Manager | 12 month-fixed term contract | Hybrid
About the Company
Our client is a fast-growing consumer business known for creating innovative lifestyle and home products. Their collaborative culture empowers creativity, ownership and continuous improvement while delivering exceptional customer experiences across Australia and international markets.
Hybrid work environment with flexibility and autonomy
Career growth within a high-performing product team
Exposure to product innovation and market-leading launches
Collaborative culture focused on learning and development
Work with passionate teams across design, marketing and retail
About the Role
This is a unique opportunity for a creative and commercially minded
Product Design and Development Manager to lead product creation from concept through to launch.
Reporting into senior creative leadership, you'll work across
design, procurement, marketing and executive stakeholders to deliver cutting-edge products
that resonate with customers. You will be working on the
creative direction of products, producing product and trend research, competitor analysis.
This role
translates that research and direction into textile prints, material selections and product recommendations and refinements
across this company's products.
This role is a 12-month fixed term cover contract.
Key Responsibilities
Research trends, colours, materials and market opportunities
Create product concepts,



textile prints and pattern designs
Drive product development from idea through to launch
Manage timelines, stakeholders and project delivery
Develop product briefs supporting successful campaigns
Project management and coordinating the entire product development cycle (from product research and direction, design for assigned categories, to discussions with Executive teams).
Maintaining centralised and up-to-date product information
Provide timely and accurate product information to support the development of marketing materials
Skills & Experience
4+ years of proven experience in project management, product marketing, product design or product development (preferably working in consumer goods / eCommerce)
Familiarity with launching new products and managing the product lifecycle from initial concept to market launch
Textile pattern-led design, print development or trend forecasting skills
Knowledge in textile construction and print production processes
Adobe Illustrator proficiency and tech pack experience
Strong project management and stakeholder engagement skills
Degree in Textile, Product Design or related discipline
Strong aesthetic eye, with the ability to translate trend and product direction into textile design concepts
This is an urgent requirement, so if you are interested in the above, we would love to hear from you! To be considered for this role you must have full working rights in Australia.
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📌 Product Design And Development Manager- Ecommerce / Retail- 12 Month Ftc (Melbourne)
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