18 Sep
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KULANI KINIS
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Sydney
18 Sep
KULANI KINIS
Sydney
Are you a exceptionally organised with a passion for fashion operations, technical design, and supporting creative visions to life? Ready to be the operational anchor for an amazing, fast-paced swimwear brand?
Kulani Kinis is a fast-paced eCommerce business absolutely nailing the swimwear industry! Our love for our customers spreads across the entire globe with over 1 million followers in our community! Bringing our entire team together are our core 4 values:
- We work FAST, we HUSTLE and dream BIG! Buckle Up!
- We like to be unique and set the trends, no risk - no magic!
- Small things matter when creating dreams!
- And Be Magnetic. We nurture and empower each other!
You will join our agile Product & Design team as the Junior Product Developer - the operational and administrative backbone of the function. This role supports the Swimwear, Apparel, and Accessory categories, ensuring that samples are tracked accurately, administrative workflows run smoothly, and critical cross-functional assets are compiled on time. It is a highly collaborative, quick-paced role designed for an organised individual looking to master technical drawing, sample coordination, and direct-to-consumer fashion operations.
What You’ll Be Doing
Sample Tracking & Logistics
- End-to-End Tracking: Own the sample tracking process across all categories, maintaining master trackers and Style Arcade with real-time updates on development, fit samples, and wholesale readiness to ensure seamless execution against the critical path.
- Approvals & Dispatches: Manage the physical receipt and dispatch of sample packages, print strike-offs, lab dips, and trims from offshore suppliers. Follow through on sampling approvals and liaise with the print team for base cloth/colour approvals.
- Archive Management: Maintain the department’s physical and digital archives, organizing raw fabric swatches and coordinating historic design revisions.
Commercial & Sales Assets
- Range Books: Prepare, format, and distribute collection Range Books for Sales and Wholesale,
working across graphics and production for visual accuracy.
- Photoshoot Pairings: Coordinate and document specific CAD/product pairings for campaign and studio shoots, giving marketing accurate reference sheets.
- Training Materials: Assist in building technical product presentation decks and training video references for collection launches.
Design & Technical Assistance
- CAD & Artwork Support: Assist Designers in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign (updating colourways, placing prints, modifying simple sketches).
- Tech Pack Admin: Support the creation of foundational spec pages, label placements, and measurement tables under designer guidance.
- Fit Sessions: Attend fit sessions and record highly accurate, detailed adjustment notes on sample garments.
General Team Administration
- Data Integrity: Maintain accurate data across Style Arcade and internal design files.
- Trend Research: Monitor competitive market trends, consumer preferences, and social media styling shifts, sharing insights with the team.
- Adaptability: Pick up new activities that fall broadly within the scope of keeping the department running smoothly!
What You’ll Bring to the Team
- Experience: 2–3 years of experience in a similar fashion administration or product development role.
- Tech Stack: Working knowledge of Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign. High proficiency in Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets is essential for tracking data.
- Industry Knowledge: A fundamental understanding of garment construction, textiles, and fashion terminology.
- Future-Focused: Exposure to (and a strong interest in utilising) foundational AI productivity tools to streamline data entry and optimise daily workflows.
- Organisation & Drive: Exceptional attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple tracking systems simultaneously.
- Culture Fit: A warm, energetic team player who embodies the Kulani values. You are ready to roll up your sleeves, ask questions, learn autonomously, and "get stuff done."
Ready to make magic with us?
If you are an organised, proactive fashion enthusiast who thrives in a highly team-oriented workplace, we want to hear from you!
📌 Junior Product Developer (Sydney)
🏢 KULANI KINIS
📍 Sydney