21 Sep
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KULANI KINIS
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Dixons Creek
21 Sep
KULANI KINIS
Dixons Creek
Job Description
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?
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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:
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- We work FAST, we HUSTLE and dream BIG! Buckle Up!
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- We like to be unique and set the trends, no risk - no magic!
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- Small things matter when creating dreams!
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- And Be Magnetic. We nurture and empower each other!
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You will join our dynamic 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, fast-paced role designed for an organised individual looking to master technical drawing, sample coordination, and direct-to-consumer fashion operations.
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What You'll Be Doing
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Sample Tracking & Logistics
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- 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.
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- 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.
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- Archive Management: Maintain the department's physical and digital archives, organizing raw fabric swatches and coordinating historic design revisions.
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- Range Books: Prepare, format, and distribute collection Range Books for Sales and Wholesale, working across graphics and production for visual accuracy.
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- Photoshoot Pairings: Coordinate and document specific CAD/product pairings for campaign and studio shoots, giving marketing accurate reference sheets.
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- Training Materials: Assist in building technical product presentation decks and training video references for collection launches.
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Design & Technical Assistance
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- CAD & Artwork Support: Assist Designers in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign (updating colourways, placing prints, modifying easy sketches).
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- Tech Pack Admin: Support the creation of foundational spec pages, label placements, and measurement tables under designer guidance.
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- Fit Sessions: Attend fit sessions and record highly accurate,
detailed adjustment notes on sample garments.
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General Team Administration
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- Data Integrity: Maintain accurate data across Style Arcade and internal design files.
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- Trend Research: Monitor competitive market trends, consumer preferences, and social media styling shifts, sharing insights with the team.
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- Adaptability: Pick up new activities that fall broadly within the scope of keeping the department running smoothly!
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What You'll Bring to the Team
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- Experience: 2–3 years of experience in a similar fashion administration or product development role.
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- Tech Stack: Working knowledge of Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign. High proficiency in Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets is essential for tracking data.
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- Industry Knowledge: A fundamental understanding of garment construction, textiles, and fashion terminology.
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- Future-Focused: Exposure to (and a strong interest in utilising) foundational AI productivity tools to streamline data entry and optimise daily workflows.
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- Organisation & Drive: Exceptional attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple tracking systems simultaneously.
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- 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."
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Ready to make magic with us?
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If you are an organised, proactive fashion enthusiast who thrives in a highly collaborative environment, we want to hear from you!
📌 Junior Product Developer (Dixons Creek)
🏢 KULANI KINIS
📍 Dixons Creek