Benefits and perksDid we mention 1pm knock off Fridays? Work life balance is a mustA vibrant and fun office cultureGreat team member discountsEAP to support our teams mental wellbeingPersonal Development Investment - start smashing your goals!Great channel of succession and huge pipeline for career development across Design & Production Our StoryLSKD is an Australian-owned and operated brand with our HQ in Loganholme, that prides itself in producing high-quality functional sportswear with a street aesthetic. Ever since our formation we’ve never been content settling for the norm; we’re constantly evolving and challenging the status quo, inspired by the restless few who influence style, shape the future and  strive to be 1% better everydayThe RoleThe Senior Product Developer & Designer at LSKD translates our brand's vision, values and creative direction and innovative and compelling designs into high quality products, setting up their categories team to do this. You will be responsible for driving the development of our product range for your assigned product category. You are working closely with our creative direction, designers, and merchandise team to meet with targets of the BEST/WIN/GROW strategy and "Go-to-market" calendar. You mentor, and coach the more junior team members of your category; to accelerate their ability to both conceptualise and bring to life designs in line with LSKD Creative Direction and BEST/WIN/GROW strategies.Key Tasks & ResponsibilitiesCollaborate with Creative Direction to understand the LSKD’s product vision and community needs.Collaborate and give recommendations to merchandise teams to build your categories ranges through creative concepts and design.Provide creative ideas for new products, features, and enhancements that align with the Creative Direction and community insights. Apply market research, trend analysis and product testing insights into the development of our product rangers.Translate conceptual designs into actionable plans, considering factors such as materials, functionality, and cost.Oversee the prototyping and testing process, working closely with our partners, and internal teams to create samples and prototypes. Conduct product testing and validation to ensure quality, performance, and compliance with standards.Source and manage relationships with suppliers and manufacturing partners.Negotiate pricing, lead times, and production schedules to improve cost-effectiveness and efficiency.Lead product development projects from concept to launch, managing timelines, budgets, and resources effectively. Implement quality assurance processes and standards to maintain product integrity and meet customer expectations. Conduct regular inspections and audits to identify and address quality issues throughout the development lifecycle.Essential Skills / ExperienceExperience in activewear fabrics highly desirableDemonstrated experience in the field with ideas of how a progressive Production Team should continue to challenge the norm.Extensive experience in garment construction techniquesDemonstrated understanding of product Lifecycle Management Software and CAD toolsExperience within E-Commerce platforms desirable and other software such as 3clicks, Style Arcade, Shopify and Asana.Demonstrates a strong understanding of the LSKD community, brand mission and valuesActively identifies new areas for learning and needs to stay up to date and leading edge in area of expertiseStrong communicator and clearly conveys information and ideas in a focused, appropriate and effective mannerAbility to hit deadlines and work that extra mile to get the job done on timePassionate about our mission and our brandSo what do you need to get the gig?  Turn this application upside down: blow it out of the water and show us why you want to be part of the fastest growing brand. AUD Brisbane 4000

Senior Product Developer & Designer

  • 1% Better Everyday - personal development at the heart of our culture
  • Huge pipeline for career development with a company growing FAST
  • EPIC perks and flexibility - did we mention 1pm knock off Fridays?

Benefits and perks

  • Did we mention 1pm knock off Fridays? Work life balance is a must
  • A vibrant and fun office culture
  • Great team member discounts
  • EAP to support our teams mental wellbeing
  • Personal Development Investment - start smashing your goals!
  • Great channel of succession and huge pipeline for career development across Design & Production 

Our Story

LSKD is an Australian-owned and operated brand with our HQ in Loganholme, that prides itself in producing high-quality functional sportswear with a street aesthetic. Ever since our formation we’ve never been content settling for the norm; we’re constantly evolving and challenging the status quo, inspired by the restless few who influence style, shape the future and  strive to be 1% better everyday

The Role

The Senior Product Developer & Designer at LSKD translates our brand's vision, values and creative direction and innovative and compelling designs into high quality products, setting up their categories team to do this. You will be responsible for driving the development of our product range for your assigned product category. You are working closely with our creative direction, designers, and merchandise team to meet with targets of the BEST/WIN/GROW strategy and "Go-to-market" calendar. You mentor, and coach the more junior team members of your category; to accelerate their ability to both conceptualise and bring to life designs in line with LSKD Creative Direction and BEST/WIN/GROW strategies.

Key Tasks & Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with Creative Direction to understand the LSKD’s product vision and community needs.
  • Collaborate and give recommendations to merchandise teams to build your categories ranges through creative concepts and design.
  • Provide creative ideas for new products, features, and enhancements that align with the Creative Direction and community insights. 
  • Apply market research, trend analysis and product testing insights into the development of our product rangers.
  • Translate conceptual designs into actionable plans, considering factors such as materials, functionality, and cost.
  • Oversee the prototyping and testing process, working closely with our partners, and internal teams to create samples and prototypes. 
  • Conduct product testing and validation to ensure quality, performance, and compliance with standards.
  • Source and manage relationships with suppliers and manufacturing partners.
  • Negotiate pricing, lead times, and production schedules to improve cost-effectiveness and efficiency.
  • Lead product development projects from concept to launch, managing timelines, budgets, and resources effectively. 
  • Implement quality assurance processes and standards to maintain product integrity and meet customer expectations. Conduct regular inspections and audits to identify and address quality issues throughout the development lifecycle.

Essential Skills / Experience

  • Experience in activewear fabrics highly desirable
  • Demonstrated experience in the field with ideas of how a progressive Production Team should continue to challenge the norm.
  • Extensive experience in garment construction techniques
  • Demonstrated understanding of product Lifecycle Management Software and CAD tools
  • Experience within E-Commerce platforms desirable and other software such as 3clicks, Style Arcade, Shopify and Asana.
  • Demonstrates a strong understanding of the LSKD community, brand mission and values
  • Actively identifies new areas for learning and needs to stay up to date and leading edge in area of expertise
  • Strong communicator and clearly conveys information and ideas in a focused, appropriate and effective manner
  • Ability to hit deadlines and work that extra mile to get the job done on time
  • Passionate about our mission and our brand


So what do you need to get the gig?  Turn this application upside down: blow it out of the water and show us why you want to be part of the fastest growing brand.

  • Posted Date 28 Nov 2024
  • Location Brisbane
    QLD / Australia
  • Industry Design & Architecture
  • Job Type Full Time
  • Salary Generous base salary and epic team member discounts