Designer / Product Developer - Jewellery
Location: Alexandria, Sydney
Our client is a well-established and growing Australian retail and fashion group with a portfolio of recognised department store and lifestyle brands.
With a strong presence across fashion and accessories, the business is focused on creating commercially successful, trend-driven products that deliver quality, value and a strong customer experience.
They are now looking for an experienced and creatively driven Designer / Product Developer to join their team in Alexandria.
This is an exciting opportunity to work across a diverse portfolio of own brands and partnered brands, with responsibility for developing and curating accessories ranges from initial concept through to final product.
The Role
Working closely with the Category Manager, you will play a key role in shaping seasonal product ranges across accessories, including soft accessories, gifting and jewellery.
You will combine creative product development with strong commercial thinking to ensure each range is relevant to its customer, aligned to the brand and ultimately delivers strong sales and margin.
Your responsibilities will include:
Developing and curating seasonal product ranges from concept through to completion
Designing unique products and sourcing commercially relevant products to build complete brand collections
Researching emerging trends, materials, colours, styles and new product opportunities
Developing differentiated ranges that reflect the individual personality and customer of each brand
Working closely with suppliers on product development, samples, custom designs, pricing and execution
Negotiating supplier costs to achieve target margins and retail price expectations
Creating and accurately maintaining detailed product range plans
Supporting brand presentations, inspiration boards and seasonal range direction
Monitoring sales, margins, budgets, KPIs and overall range performance
Using market,



customer and sales insights to identify opportunities and influence future product development
Working closely with the planning team to introduce new product injections throughout the season and keep ranges fresh and relevant
Collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to develop broader brand and product strategies
Contributing to special projects across accessories, gifting and jewellery
About You
We're looking for someone who is creative, commercially minded and passionate about accessories, with the ability to turn trends and ideas into products that customers want to buy.
You will ideally have experience within fashion, accessories, product development, buying, sourcing or retail, with a strong understanding of the product lifecycle and commercial retail environment.
You'll bring:
A genuine passion for accessories, fashion and product
Strong product development and sourcing experience
An understanding of trends, materials, styles and customer behaviour
Strong commercial and negotiation skills, with an understanding of margins and pricing
Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
The ability to manage multiple projects, priorities and deadlines
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
A proactive and solutions-focused approach
The ability to work autonomously while contributing positively to a collaborative team
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint
Experience with Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop
Why This Opportunity?
This is a fantastic chance to join a diverse and established Australian retail business where you'll have genuine involvement in the product lifecycle and the opportunity to influence the direction of multiple brands.
You'll have the chance to combine creativity and commerciality, working from initial trend and product concepts through to supplier development, pricing and final range execution.
If you're passionate about accessories and enjoy seeing your ideas become commercially successful products, this role offers an exciting opportunity to make an impact
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📌 Jewellery Designer/ Product Developer (New South Wales)
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📍 New South Wales