About the role

As a Senior Product Developer, you will play a key role in bringing creative concepts to life, driving the development of new activewear products from initial design through to launch. Working closely with the Creative Design Manager, Production Manager, designers and Supply Chain team, you will ensure products align with the SWT aesthetic, meet quality standards and deliver on commercial objectives.

Key responsibilities

- Translate creative concepts from the Creative Director and Design team into commercially viable activewear collections that align with brand aesthetics and commercial objectives.

- Manage end-to-end product development from initial concept and sketch through sampling, fit approval and bulk production, ensuring product quality, fit, fabrication and design intent are achieved.

- Create accurate CADs, bills of materials (BOMs), technical packs and graded size specifications, incorporating fabric details, garment construction and production requirements.

- Conduct fit sessions, assess samples and implement fit comments and technical revisions in collaboration with designers, product development teams and suppliers.

- Support quality assurance by ensuring garment measurements, specifications, construction and quality standards are consistently met throughout the development process.

- Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and factories, collaborating to source suitable fabrics, trims and components that meet quality expectations and commercial cost targets allocated by the Production Manager.





- Work closely with the Production Manager and Supply Chain team to coordinate raw material planning, manage development timelines and costing requirements, and ensure samples and materials are delivered on schedule.

- Maintain accurate and organised product development documentation, including block libraries, fabric and trim libraries, and design records.

- Monitor industry trends with emerging technologies and product development innovations to identify opportunities to enhance product design, fabric selection and collection offerings.

- Coordinate with the Marketing team to ensure product samples are available in line with PR activities, marketing campaigns and product launch timelines.

About you

- Minimum 3+ years' experience in activewear product development and design, ideally in a senior role.

- Strong commercial acumen, with the ability to balance design, product development and size specification requirements.

- Sound knowledge of offshore manufacturing processes, garment construction, fit and fabrication.

- Proven experience creating CADs, technical specifications and tech packs.

- Advanced proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel skills.

- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with exceptional attention to detail and a commitment to product quality.

- Excellent organisational and time management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.

- Robust communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across cross-functional teams while working independently when required.

📌 Senior Product Developer (Mermaid Beach)
🏢 SWT Active
📍 Mermaid Beach