Our Brand Story

ZIMMERMANN is a global luxury fashion brand, founded in Sydney in 1991 by sisters Nicky and Simone Zimmermann. Renowned for its signature approach to sophisticated femininity, distinctive prints and exceptional craftsmanship, the brand is present across Australia, Europe, the Americas, the Middle East and Asia.

Nicky Zimmermann's creative vision and Simone Zimmermann's strategic leadership have formed the foundation of the brand's success. Their partnership, balancing design innovation with strong commercial direction, remains central to ZIMMERMANN's identity and growth.

Today, ZIMMERMANN continues to redefine modern luxury with collections that celebrate self-expression. Grounded in Australian sun-soaked optimism, the brand resonates with women around the world. Our global teams are united by a shared commitment to creativity, quality and evolving the brand with integrity and purpose.

At ZIMMERMANN, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to empowering talented individuals to build meaningful careers within an inclusive, collaborative and forward-thinking environment, where craftsmanship and innovation are celebrated and individuality is valued.

The Opportunity

ZIMMERMANN is seeking a Production Coordinator to join our Swim Clothing OOC team in Rosebery. Reporting to the Production Manager - OOC Clothing, this role is responsible for coordinating key production activities to support the on-time delivery of high-quality ZIMMERMANN product.

Working closely with factories, raw material suppliers, patternmakers, Quality Assurance, the Art Team and Design, you will coordinate pre-production samples, bulk artwork, fabrics, trims and garment production requirements. This role is suited to someone who is highly organised, detail focused and confident managing multiple priorities across a seasonal production calendar.

Key Responsibilities

- Create and maintain seasonal pre-production sample schedules, including patternmaker and final bulk approval deadlines.
- Coordinate pre-production samples and bulk approval packs with factories,



Pattern and Quality Assurance teams, resolving pattern and specification queries as required.
- Maintain the seasonal artwork tracker, facilitate weekly artwork meetings and coordinate bulk artworks and cutting instructions with factories, patternmakers and the Art Team.
- Review fabric and trim references, finalise bill of materials costing information and coordinate raw material requirements with the China Production Team.
- Follow up pricing, minimum order quantities and lead times with raw material and trim suppliers, supporting strong commercial production outcomes.
- Prepare fabric consumption reports, maintain delivery work-in-progress schedules and follow up purchase orders and fabric shipping samples.
- Create, release and maintain fabric purchase orders in PLM, and support fabric and trim job packs for factory communication.
- Partner with Design to review the quality and colour of pre-production and shipment samples against approved master references.
- Plan fabric deliveries and shipments to factories, report raw material delivery status and coordinate external fabric quality testing where required.
- Complete raw material purchase order receipting in PLM, review supplier invoices and monitor stock-on-hand and stocktake variances with relevant stakeholders.
- Maintain the care label master, verify fibre content and artwork, coordinate required testing and transfer approved care label information into PLM.
- Ensure fabric and trim components are issued against purchase orders in PLM in line with bill of materials yields, updating actual yields once factory cutting is complete.
- Assist with bulk garment purchase orders,



supplier worksheets and other production activities that support the OOC Clothing team.
- Build and maintain effective working relationships with factories and raw material suppliers, with a strong understanding of their capabilities and strengths.

What you will Bring

- Experience in fashion production, product development, apparel manufacturing or a related coordination role.
- An understanding of garment production processes, pre-production samples, fabrics, trims, bills of materials and purchase orders.
- Solid planning and organisational skills, with the ability to manage seasonal deadlines and follow through on multiple priorities.
- High attention to detail and a consistent focus on product quality, accuracy and delivery timelines.
- Confidence working with suppliers, factories and cross-functional creative and technical teams.
- Strong communication, relationship-building and problem-solving skills.
- Experience using production, product lifecycle management or enterprise resource planning systems. Experience with PLM and AP21 will be highly regarded.
- A collaborative, adaptable and solutions-focused approach.

Why Join ZIMMERMANN

- Flexible work options that support balance and wellbeing.
- Access to tailored development plans and learning opportunities.
- Generous employee benefits and product discounts.
- Clear pathways for career progression within a global organisation.
- A collaborative, high-performing and inclusive team culture.

Next Steps
If you are ready to take the next step in your career and would like to contribute to ZIMMERMANN's continued success, we would love to hear from you.

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

ZIMMERMANN is an equal opportunity employer. We assess all applicants based on their individual capabilities, experience and qualifications and are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. If you have any support or access requirements, please let us know at the time of application so we can assist you throughout the recruitment process.

📌 Production Coordinator (Sydney)
🏢 Zimmermann
📍 Sydney