Benefits and perksWork life balance is important to us - 1pm knock off Fridays!A vibrant, fun and collaborative office cultureEpic team member discounts on our product as well as exclusive deals struck with other local retailers and establishmentsEAP to support your mental wellbeingPersonal development investment - start smashing your goals through complimentary listening to our LSKD book library via Audible, plus dedicated workshops and seminarsGreat channel of succession and huge pipeline for career development across design and production The 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.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 everyday.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 normExtensive 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 Loganholme 4129

Senior Menswear Product Developer Designer

  • Work with top tier mills and suppliers
  • We're growing exponentially with international market reach
  • Collaborate with and mentor others, shape future success

Benefits and perks

  • Work life balance is important to us - 1pm knock off Fridays!
  • A vibrant, fun and collaborative office culture
  • Epic team member discounts on our product as well as exclusive deals struck with other local retailers and establishments
  • EAP to support your mental wellbeing
  • Personal development investment - start smashing your goals through complimentary listening to our LSKD book library via Audible, plus dedicated workshops and seminars
  • Great channel of succession and huge pipeline for career development across design and production 

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.

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.

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 05 Jan 2025
  • Location Loganholme
    QLD / Australia
  • Industry Design & Architecture
  • Job Type Full Time
  • Salary Not provided