The Opportunity
Birdsnest is looking for a passionate and detail-oriented Product Developer/Production Coordinator to join our team. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who loves fashion, product development, and bringing products to life from concept design through to production.
The role is based in Cooma NSW and for someone in the area or willing to move to the area, we can build the role around your skills, experience and passions.
Candidates with previous garment production or apparel industry experience will be highly regarded however recent graduates in fashion design or product development are still encouraged to apply.
The Role
Love fashion, product, colour, and bringing ideas to life?
Requires a strong balance of creativity, technical product development knowledge, and production coordination skills.
This role combines both creative and production responsibilities.
We’re looking for a passionate Product Developer and Production Coordinator to join the team.
This role is perfect for someone with garment production experience looking to grow within a fast-paced fashion environment and we are also very willing to mentor a recent graduate ready to launch their career.
Key Responsibilities
- Supporting the end-to-end product development process from concept to production
- Prepare detailed technical packs and garment specifications for onshore and offshore suppliers
- Managing samples, fit sessions and approvals, and quality control processes
- Coordinating with local and international suppliers and internal teams
- Maintaining product information, production records, and administrative processes
- Assisting with range coordination, photoshoots, and sample organisation
- Liaising with suppliers on ex-factory dates and production readiness.
- Management of communication with freight forwarders to track shipments and resolve customs or delivery issues.
- Processing supplier and freight invoices with high accuracy.
- Leading seasonal setups and critical path tracking.
- Reporting on freight costs and landed expenses post-arrival.
- Negotiate quality concerns, production issues, supplier discounts and corrective actions
- Maintain supplier communications regarding production status, approvals and delivery expectations
Who We’re Looking For
- Tertiary qualifications in Fashion, Textiles, or a related field
- Strong interest in product development, garment construction, textiles, and apparel production
- Sound technical understanding of fit, fabrication, pattern making, print, and quality standards
- Confidence working across multiple areas including design support, production coordination, administration, and logistics
- Ability to communicate clearly with both local and offshore suppliers, including China and India
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to take on different tasks and thrive in a fast-paced environment
- High attention to detail, problem-solving capability, and ability to work autonomously
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Proficient computer skills with the ability to quickly learn new systems and technologies
- A proactive, curious mindset with a genuine eagerness to learn and grow within the industry
Depending on your availability and strengths, we’ll shape the role around you. Whether you’re seeking a full-time position or part-time flexibility, we’ll build a role that lets you do your best work.
If you’re dreaming of a role designed for you – where your ideas are valued and you’re supported by a genuinely caring team – this could be your perfect match. You’ll also have opportunities to contribute to the broader brand strategy, helping shape how birdsnest shows up in the world while bringing it to life every day through your content.
Why Join Us:
- Creative, supportive team culture
- Opportunity to grow and learn across all areas of product development and production management
- Hands-on experience with an established fashion brand
- No two days are the same
HOW WE FLY
At Birdsnest, we like to think of ourselves as Wardrobe Wingbirds! We love solving women’s wardrobe dilemmas by providing personalised styling advice, outfit inspiration, award-winning customer service, and a vast range of brands and sizes for all body shapes. Our mission is to help customers find the perfect outfit that makes them feel amazing—inside and out.
To make this happen, we have over 110 talented people across 14 teams, including design development, fashion buying, IT, marketing, dispatch, warehouse, retail, accounting, photography, styling, and customer service. Our head office is in the picturesque country town of Cooma, NSW, in the Snowy Mountains.
Interested? Here’s How to Apply:
- Copy this link: https://www.birdsnest.com.au/our-story/careers and navigate to our careers page.
- Click on the CHECK FOR JOB OPENINGS button and select the Ad.
- A magic link will be emailed to you, allowing you to attach a cover letter and brief resume
- If you experience any issues with your application, please email hr@birdsnest.com.au.
Have a question? Please call 1300 696 378 and ask to speak with the People team.
