Discover your place at Brand Collective

We’re looking for a commercially minded and creatively driven Product Manager – Kids Footwear to lead the development of our seasonal kids and back-to-school footwear collections. From trend forecasting and range architecture through to supplier management and product execution, you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping product strategy and driving commercial growth across some of Australia’s most recognised footwear retailers.

Leading a small team of Product Developers, this role is perfect for someone who thrives balancing creativity, commerciality and product innovation in a fast-paced retail environment.

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING

• Lead the development of seasonal kids footwear and back-to-school collections
• Build commercially successful assortments aligned to brand, customer and market trends
• Analyse market performance, competitor activity and consumer insights to identify opportunities
• Define seasonal trend direction and translate insights into clear product briefs
• Partner closely with Sales, Marketing, Retail and Sourcing teams to deliver compelling product stories
• Present seasonal product strategies and ranges to key internal stakeholders
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with offshore factory partners and suppliers
• Lead supplier negotiations around costing, MOQs and product engineering outcomes
• Oversee the end-to-end product development process from concept through to pre-production
• Manage fittings, technical specifications, sample approvals and product data integrity
• Mentor and support two Product Developers within the team

ABOUT YOU

• 3+ years’ experience as a Senior Product Developer or Product Manager within footwear
• Previous experience developing kids footwear products is highly regarded
• Strong understanding of footwear construction, fit, materials and technical development
• Proven experience working with offshore factories and supplier management
• Commercially minded with strong costing and negotiation capability
• Highly creative with the ability to interpret trends and translate them into commercially viable product
• Proficient across Adobe Creative Suite with strong technical drawing capability
• Previous leadership or team management experience
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills across cross-functional teams
• Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines

JUST SOME PERKS WE OFFER

• Pet-friendly workspace – Yes, your furry friend can join you at work!
• Product allowance & Generous discounts – Up to 50% off top brands like Reebok, Superdry, and Elka Collective!
• Exclusive LK Group discounts – Treat yourself to savings at Daniel’s Donuts, Hommey, Snooze & more!
• Access to sample sales – Exclusive to Brand Collective team members only.
• Leave when it matters – Celebration Leave, Paid parental leave, Volunteer leave.
• Novated leasing – Drive your dream car with ease.
• Loyalty rewards – We celebrate your milestones with generous service awards!
• Well-being matters – Corporate Discount on Health Cover, Free access to Mental Health Professionals through our Employee Assistance Program.

READY TO MAKE AN IMPACT?

Shape the next generation of kid’s footwear, creating trend-led products kids love and parents trust.

ABOUT BRAND COLLECTIVE

Brand Collective is one of Australia's most prominent apparel, footwear & sport groups, operating our omnichannel offer across 300+ stores with over 3,000 team members, a comprehensive online business and an extensive wholesale network. Our portfolio ranges from iconic heritage to timeless contemporary, from street culture to considered craftsmanship, and from private label to international luxury fashion brands. We bring brands to life!  

At Brand Collective our customers come from all walks of life, and so do we! We value diversity and inclusion in all forms, thus hire based on capability and performance. If you feel like your skills align with the role and company culture, apply today to bring brands to life!

Please note: at this time, Brand Collective are not seeking recruitment agency support for this role, and will not be liable for any unsolicited candidate profiles or associated fees. We encourage applicants to apply directly to this posting if they would like to be considered for this opportunity. The advertising of this role may close earlier than the listed date, and we encourage applicants to apply early.