Senior Product Developer

ABOUT US The Bleacher Athletic team is a division of the Cotton On Group that has supplied on-field kits for the Geelong Football Club, as well as all AFLW clubs since the competitions inception 8 years ago. We also work with the NRL on supporter wear for every club. We work across other sporting codes and have big plans coming to expand even further across the sporting landscape. We also design and develop the Upstate Sport brand, focusing on women’s performance and streetwear inspired co-ordinates. We stand for diversity, empowering people of all backgrounds to express their individual style and make their mark on the world. ABOUT THE ROLE We have an exciting and unique opportunity for an experienced individual to join our Bleacher Athletic team as a Senior Product Developer on a 12 month MAT leave contract across our NRL and AFL on-field and off-field categories. You will enable our vision by leading and mentoring your Product team to develop ethical and sustainable lifestyle products that our customers love. You will be responsible for the day-to-day operating rhythm of the category and will be the pivotal link between our Buying and Product teams to ensure that we are delivering quality products that our customers know and love. You will partner with our buyers and suppliers to negotiate and manage product expectations, track production, manage product schedules, contribute to fittings and review samples to ensure our products meet standards and frameworks. If you are passionate about leading a team to deliver on amazing products that make a difference, then this could be your new role. SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE •    Degree / qualification in relevant field Production i.e. Fashion, Textiles•    Demonstrated experience in a similar Senior Product Developer role, with the ability to lead and coach a team•    Proven ability with technical specifications and fittings•    Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate to internal and external stakeholders with confidence•    Strong organisation, planning and time management skills•    Ability to make confident decisions that will determine the success of the brand•    Proficient capabilities in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel and Illustrator. OUR CULTURE To describe COTTON:ON in six words is easy; optimistic, passionate, real, energetic, collaborative and, most importantly, ethical.  Our team members are a passionate group of people, committed to making a real difference in people’s lives through our philanthropic arm, the Cotton On Foundation.  It is our shared belief that we can make a difference to lives of everyone we touch, from our backyard to the world. BENEFITS We are committed to personal and professional development, which is supported by an ever growing and expanding structure. We believe our people deserve the best space to their best work and to support this we provide:•    Competitive salary •    Flexible working options & people-first leave initiatives•    Access to our world-class Support Centre, with an in-house restaurant & state-of-the-art wellness centre featuring free gym & holistic health services•    Subsidised onsite childcare centre •    50% off our Brands | Cotton On, Cotton On Body, Cotton On Kids, Rubi Shoes, Typo, Factorie & Supre•    24/7 Wellness support  – mental health, relationships, family + more•    Local & Global career growth •    Discounts for you & your family – medical, travel, financial + more•    Performance & Peak incentives to reward + recognise our team•    Returnity - Paid program for new parents heading back to work•    Bring your dog to work•    Recognition, team connection moments & more  We are proud of our diverse global workforce of 20,000 team members from countless nationalities, and we strongly welcome and encourage individuals of all backgrounds to apply with us. We are focused on bringing more voices, experiences and backgrounds to our workforce as we drive diverse and inclusive outcomes for our team and our customers. If you have any individual needs in order to fully participate in the recruitment process, please contact us at *************************** so we may support you in completing the job application process.