At Munro Footwear Group (MFG), we're looking for a

Product Developer

to join our Product Development team, working across three of our brands -

ROC, The Trybe and Bobux.

In this role, you will be working across multiple brands and seasonal ranges; you'll combine your technical product knowledge with strong organisation and supplier management skills to help bring commercially relevant, high-quality footwear to market.

Reporting to the Chief Product Officer, you'll play a key role in developing seasonal footwear ranges across ROC, The Trybe and Bobux.

From initial concepts through to production approval, you'll work closely with suppliers and internal teams to ensure products meet our quality standards, brand vision and critical path.

The role

Develop seasonal footwear ranges from initial concept through to approved production across ROC, The Trybe and Bobux

Prepare seasonal range plans and detailed sample specifications, including colours, leathers, finishes, trims and components

Manage the sampling and development process, ensuring samples are delivered to the required quality and within critical path timelines

Review samples, identify issues and communicate required changes with suppliers and the wider Product Development team

Conduct fit sessions and manage the fitting process from initial fit through to production sign-off

Prepare and maintain accurate production specifications and product information

Work closely with offshore suppliers and manufacturers to monitor quality, timelines and production requirements

Identify product or quality issues and work with the Product Development Manager and suppliers to implement practical solutions

Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and manufacturing partners





Collaborate with internal teams including Buying, Procurement, Marketing and Wholesale to communicate product information and support successful range delivery

Support sustainability initiatives, including identifying opportunities to improve sustainable product development practices

About you You'll be someone who genuinely enjoys the detail involved in developing footwear and understands what it takes to move a product successfully from an idea through to production.

Previous experience in a Product Development role

Footwear product development experience - highly regarded

A strong eye for product and design, with an understanding of current fashion and footwear trends

Experience managing samples, product specifications and production requirements

Confidence working with offshore suppliers and manufacturers

Strong attention to detail and the ability to identify and resolve product and quality issues

Excellent communication, administration and organisational skills

The ability to manage multiple brands, products and competing seasonal deadlines

A team-oriented approach and confidence working across different teams and stakeholders

Intermediate Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel

About us With more than 250 stores and 2,200+ employees nationally, Munro Footwear Group is Australia's leading retailer and wholesaler of fashion and comfort footwear.

Our portfolio includes some of Australia's most recognised footwear brands, including Bobux, The Trybe, Midas, Mollini, Mathers, Williams and Diana Ferrari, as well as Australia's largest online footwear retailer, Styletread.

If you're passionate about footwear, enjoy the technical and creative sides of product development and love seeing a product progress from concept to the finished range, we'd love to hear from you.

📌 Product Developer | Munro Footwear Group (Melbourne)
🏢 Munro Footwear Group
📍 Melbourne