Product Developer (12-month fixed contract)

Princess Polly is on the hunt for a Product Developer to turn our exclusive in-house designs into beautifully executed products delivered to our customers. You’ll work closely with Design, Suppliers, and Supply Chain to keep our product pipeline moving with precision, passion, and purpose.

This 12-month maternity leave cover is your chance to make a meaningful impact in a fast-paced, high-growth team while building your career and gaining exposure to our global business.

Process and fit styles monthly, ensuring all designs are delivered on time and to spec.

Manage accurate and timely data entry across systems to keep the critical path seamless.

Partner with Design to support margin targets and contribute to Lower Impact (LI) product goals.

Review tech packs, action fit comments, and drive end-to-end style progression from concept through production.

Build strong, collaborative relationships with suppliers and factories.

Support quality assurance through accurate measurements, spec adherence, and thorough fit session follow-ups.

Work closely with Supply Chain to maintain timelines, raw material planning, and on-time delivery of samples.

Process tech packs and samples weekly, accurately and on time, maintaining category margins.

Deliver styles from concept to ex-factory within 8 weeks, using no more than two samples.

Send fit comments within 24 hours to keep development moving.

Achieve category-level return rates at or below benchmarks.

Actively contribute to a solutions-focused, high-performing team culture.

Tertiary qualifications in Design, Pattern Making, or Grading (preferred) OR relevant product development experience.

Strong understanding of tech packs, garment specs, and pattern making/grading fundamentals.

Skilled in Adobe Creative Suite, Illustrator, Excel, and industry-standard software.

Excellent communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to influence suppliers.

Strong organisational skills and the ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

A keen eye for detail, fit, quality, and emerging fashion trends.