Product Development, Apparel — Two Roles Available

• Junior Design & Product Developer – Design & development execution; PLM data entry; sample room operations
• Product Developer - End‑to‑end product development; production handover
• Location Zetland/Sydney, hybrid work, great company culture

About Love to Dream

Love to Dream is an award‑winning Australian baby sleepwear brand known for the Swaddle UP arms‑up design. Our products are sold across Australia, the US, UK, EU, and Canada. We are a small, fast‑moving team that values product quality, clear documentation, and modern workflows including AI tools to speed repetitive tasks.

Why we’re hiring

We’re expanding the Sydney Design & Product Development team and are recruiting two separate roles: a hands‑on Junior Design & Product Developer to support day‑to‑day design execution and sample room operations, and a Product Developer to own technical documentation, product development and production handover across global markets. Both roles work closely with the Head of Design & Development and the Product Development Manager in China.

Role summaries:

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1. Junior Design & Product Developer

Overview

A hands‑on role at the intersection of design execution, data integrity, and product development. You’ll ensure concepts are backed by accurate PLM data and factory‑ready artwork, and you’ll run the sample room and approval flows.

Key responsibilities

• Execute design work (2D CADs, colourway mock-ups, textile artwork) based on the design direction and prepare factory-ready art files for production.
• Execute PLM system’s data entry — BOMs, style specs, SKU codes, and component records — acting as the single source of truth for the entire business.
• Run the sample room: manage daily operations, maintain the Strike-Off and Lab Dip Library, log incoming samples, and keep everything immaculately organised.
• Manage the colour and print approval flow with the team in China.
• Create and maintain Visual Range Plans that the whole business relies on to track seasonal progress.
• Follow the critical path — proactively prioritise, flag risks early, and ensure every seasonal milestone lands on time.

Who this suits

Candidates with entry level experience in apparel or home goods development, strong Illustrator skills, good Excel ability, and a systems‑first mindset.

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2. Product Developer

Overview

The technical engine of the Sydney design team; responsible for packs, CADs, BOMs and end to end product development, production and compliance team liaison and handover.

Key responsibilities

• Create and maintain comprehensive tech packs, CAD drawings, BOMs, size specs, and grading rules.
• Support range planning with line sheets, fabric and trim sourcing, and costing worksheets.
• Review development samples against tech packs; coordinate fit sessions and sample tracking.
• Handover bulk‑ready products with complete documentation; prepared care label and fibre composition details.
• Ensure compliance across in conjunction with our Head of Compliance in global markets; support packaging specification development.
• Execute factory‑ready textile artwork and maintain the digital asset library.

Who this suits

Candidates with a successful track record in apparel or textile product development, advanced tech pack and CAD skills, strong fabric and trim knowledge, and experience liaising with offshore suppliers.

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Shared requirements and competencies

To be successful, both of these roles require:

• Software: Advanced Adobe Illustrator; proficient Photoshop; strong Microsoft Excel.
• PLM: Working knowledge required; training provided in our specific system.
• Technical: Tech pack creation; CAD/flat drawing; BOM development; size specification and grading.
• Attributes: Exceptional organisation; ability to follow a critical path and manage competing deadlines; clear, confident communication and excellent prioritisation skills.
• AI: Comfortable using AI tools such as Claude or ChatGPT to accelerate documentation and validation.

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What we offer

• Hands‑on roles with visible ownership of technical output.
• Direct collaboration with the Head of Design & Development and a small, focused team.
• Modern workflows with active use of AI and digital tools.
• Competitive salary plus superannuation.
• Work for an Australian brand with global reach.

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How to apply

To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter. Please include examples of technical illustration, tech packs, or PLM work if available.

Please note, if applying via the Linked In Easy Apply button, you will need to combine your cover letter with your CV into one document to upload. Alternatively, please submit your cover letter via inmail to the job poster.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.