Product Development (Footwear)

If you live and breathe footwear product development, we want to talk to you. The ideal candidate is passionate about footwear and either brings a strong understanding of development processes or you’re eager to learn fast. You’ll thrive in a high-energy, collaborative environment and help drive products from concept to delivery ensuring they hit our quality standards, timelines, and brand visions.

Based in in St Kilda, you’ll take the lead on:

• Oversee the tracking and approval process for all prototypes, development, sales samples and production confirmation samples, including all material submissions.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive product specifications that detail all technical requirements and specifications.
• Create precise digital renderings using Procreate, Photoshop, Illustrator and/or similar tools, and prepare detailed tech packs for suppliers to facilitate sampling and production.
• Manage product specifications across the full lifecycle
• Liaise with suppliers to manage the sample and production schedules, ensuring on-time deliveries. Collaborate with the team to manage the critical path, proactively addressing any potential delays or issues.
• Schedule and document fit sessions to maintain a smooth sample flow aligned with the critical path.
• Manage all product data within a master document, ensuring information is clearly communicated and consistently updated. Coordinate the creation of seasonal range boards using Trello.
• Keep the product team aligned and organised to meet all development deadlines.
• Provide administrative and organisational support to the broader product team.
• Conduct trend analysis, both local and international, and competitor research to support range development.

Here’s what you’ll need to be successful in this role:

• This is a 100% in-office position. Footwear product development is hands-on: you’ll need to see, touch, fit, and adjust samples in real time, which makes remote work impractical.
• The permanent right to work in Australia – we regret that this is a non-negotiable requirement for this role.
• 1 or 2 years’ experience in a footwear/apparel product development or production role will be an advantage.
• Proven experience working directly with suppliers and managing production timelines.
• Strong Adobe Illustrator skills for creation of renderings and product documentation.
• Meticulous attention to detail with a proactive, solutions-focused mindset.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills, with high attention to detail and a proactive attitude.
• If you speak Mandarin, that’s a bonus (but not essential).

• Above all, you’re a team player aligned with one of our 5 core values: “We value Team over Role.”

Please email (careers@eosfootwear.com) your CV and an cover letter.