Job Description

An internationally recognised elevated fashion business with a strong creative identity and a global customer base. The Australian operation forms an important part of the wider design and product development function, working closely with international teams across multiple markets.

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The business is established, design-led and highly quality-focused, with a cooperative environment where experienced people are trusted to take ownership. This is an opportunity to join a sophisticated fashion operation where craftsmanship, product quality and attention to detail are central to the way the business operates.

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This is a senior, hands-on opportunity for an experienced Design Room Manager to lead the development and execution, from initial concept through to production handover.

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You will lead a multidisciplinary team across Product Development, Pattern Making, Garment Technology and Sample Production , ensuring creative direction is translated into commercially viable product while maintaining high standards of quality, timing and execution.

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The role requires someone who can bridge creative and technical expertise with strong organisation, leadership and commercial discipline.

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- Lead the critical path for seasonal collections and new product launches.
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- Lead and develop a multidisciplinary team of Product Developers, Pattern Makers, Garment Technicians and Sample Room specialists .
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- Translate creative direction into clear priorities, timelines and actions for the wider team.
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- Oversee fabric, trim, print and embellishment development, balancing quality, cost and lead times.
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- Manage sample development, fittings, approvals and final production handover.
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- Monitor development schedules, identifying delays and reallocating resources where required.
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- Work closely with design, buying, merchandising,



production and international teams.
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- Oversee development budgets and ensure product decisions remain commercially appropriate.
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- Improve processes, workflow and team capability across the design room.
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- Provide hands-on leadership through key seasonal milestones and collection reviews.
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EXPERIENCE REQUIRED n

We are looking for an experienced fashion professional who combines creative understanding with strong operational and people-management capability.

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You will ideally bring:

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- Strong knowledge of fabrics, trims, garment construction and pattern development.
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- Proven experience managing critical paths across multiple categories and seasons.
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- Experience leading teams across product development, pattern making, garment technology and sample production .
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- Ability to translate creative direction into practical development plans.
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- Excellent organisation, prioritisation and follow-through.
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- A hands-on leadership style with a willingness to get into the detail.
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- Strong commercial awareness across cost, margin and production.
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- Confidence working with senior creative and international stakeholders.
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- Relevant fashion design qualifications will be highly regarded.
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This role will suit someone who issenior enough to lead and influence, but still close enough to the product and process to be hands-on.

COMPANY PERKS n

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- Work within an internationally recognised elevated fashion environment.
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- Lead an established multidisciplinary team.
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- Collaborate with international creative and product development teams.
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- Significant influence over product development and design room operations.
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- Hands-on opportunity to improve processes and ways of working.
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- Collaborative, design-led working environment.
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SALARY n

Competitive salary package + Super, commensurate with experience.

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📌 Design Room Manager (Sydney)
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📍 Sydney