An exciting opportunity is now available for a Product Manager to join our team!

Reporting to the Head of Product, you will help deliver on trend, technical product, and ranges for the target customer by designing and developing products with a commercially focused mindset. Your activewear experience will help shape product direction and strategy.

Key Responsibilities

Design and Product Development

• Conduct global and local market research across trends, fabrics, fit and silhouette
• Own competitor analysis and trends for categories
• Own the product lifecycle: concept, sketching designs including technical sketches, fit and execution
• Collaborate closely with product team to shape cohesive on brand ranges in accordance with budgets, trends, and market research
• Assist head of product with trend presentations and seasonal concepts
• Partner with production team to manage all phases of the product Lifecyle- sign off and approve all submissions and fits

Category Management

• Work with planning team to develop and execute category strategy
• Lead product benchmarking, pricing strategy, and competitor analysis
• Spot Trends and analyse sales data and market trends
• Drive the performance of product categories with weekly best sellers and trade analysis

The Ideal Candidate

• Minimum 5 years activewear design experience a must
• A proven track record of commercial success, having worked for Domestic or International fashion brand or retailer
• Strong creative eye with a passion for product and expert knowledge of emerging and current fashion trends
• Skills: Proficient in Adobe Illustrator and creative suite, expert in 2D digital sketching and technical sketches, product development and strong activewear technical understanding
• Team Player: You love collaborating and making things happen
• Trend Spotter and has an eye for what the market is asking for
• Passion for product and eager to grow within business
• Must have ability to work in Australia as a citizen or permanent resident

Perks

• 50% team discount on Rockwear and RAG brands
• Work for a business that supports a healthy work/life balance
• Receive ongoing training and development
• Join a creative, fun, and active team culture
• Be part of the Australian powerhouse Retail Apparel Group including brands yd., Connor, Tarocash, Johnny Bigg and AXL+CO

As this role requires sketching and product development, please submit a portfolio with your application.