Geelong, VIC, Australia
Job Description ABOUT US Our story officially began back in 2008, when the team at Cotton On Group saw a chance to take their apparel know-how one step further, helping Cotton On Womenswear and Cotton On Body customers complete their look, head to toe. The team put their fashion-cred and footwear addiction to work, to create a complementary range of shoes and accessories and opened stores dedicated to just that.
At Rubi, we believe that real style has no price tag – join our team and help us deliver easy-to-wear products that are ultra-affordable, fit seamlessly with the looks she loves and can take her anywhere she wants.
ABOUT THE ROLE We have an amazing opportunity for a proactive and solutions focused individual to join our Rubi team as a Senior Product Developer in our footwear category. 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 Rubi is part of the Cotton On Group, a global retailer with 7 brands, over 1,400 stores and more than 20,000 passionate people around the globe.
Since day one, we've been about the thrill of the ride. We always remember to have a laugh and enjoy the moment. We are a close knit bunch who encourage and support each other to achieve big things.
Central to this is our Cotton On Foundation, our philanthropic arm. As part of the Rubi team you will have the opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of thousands of people.
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:
50% team member discount for all of our 7 brands.
A world class office with a state-of-the-art Wellness Centre featuring spa therapists, holistic health experts and free fitness classes (think reformer Pilates classes, personal training sessions, yoga studio, spin room and run club!)
A brand-new childcare centre onsite – incredible facilities, indoor and outdoor play areas, subsidised cost, and your kids are right next door!
? The Beckley, our in-house café with chef prepared healthy meals, coffee and snacks. You can also grab a nutritious take home meal, taking the stress out of dinner time.
Flexible working – enabling you to find the right working rhythm to be at your best.
Competitive salary packaging – ensuring we are constantly benchmarking to industry.
On-site concierge, let us help you get your life sorted with dry cleaning, car wash and more.
An Employee Assistance Program for you and your family.
Returning from maternity leave (or primary carer parental leave)? Work part-time and get paid full-time for 2 months, all part of supporting you during your transition back to work.
Team mingle celebrations, speaker's series, surprise and delight moments – the magic happens when we get together.
Do you have a dog? Bring them into the office. We love them!
At Cotton On, we are focused on building a culture centred in belonging, and we are committed to creating workplaces where each individual can show up as their whole self, having an equal opportunity to succeed with us.
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.
Job Info Job Identification 35404 Job Category Product Posting Date 04/05/2024, 04:21 AM Job Schedule Full time #J-18808-Ljbffr
