Product Developer

Zarfie Design House is a boutique fashion and product development studio, founded by a sister duo, known for its expertise in bringing creative concepts to life. Collaborating closely with a growing portfolio of Australia womenswear brands, from swim and resort to contemporary RTW, the studio handles end-to-end processes, from initial design to final production. With a focus on Fashion Design, Product Development, Technical Design, and Production Management, Zarfie combines artistry and technical precision to deliver high-quality collections. Its tailored approach ensures that each project reflects the unique identity of the client.

About The Role

We're looking for an experienced Product Developer to join our studio part-time (around 28 hours per week, with the opportunity to grow for the right candidate). This is a hands-on role working closely with our two founders across multiple brands, supporting everything from tech packs and CAD development through to sampling, fit sessions and supplier communication.

You'll work closely alongside beautifully crafted, in-demand brands, immersed in every step of bringing their collections to life. This role offers strong career growth potential for the right person, with genuine exposure to a wide range of product categories, fabrications and development processes, working inside a boutique, fast-moving creative studio environment. We value kind, positive, hardworking people who take pride in doing things properly.

Key Responsibilities

• Creating and maintaining detailed tech packs, CAD drawings, garment specs and sample comments
• Preparing accurate measurements, construction notes and development documentation
• Measuring and checking samples against approved specs, from proto through to PP
• Participating in fit sessions, taking clear notes and supporting fit/construction updates
• Tracking development samples, lab dips, strike-offs, fabrics and trims
• Liaising directly with suppliers and manufacturers to keep development on track
• Translating CADs and design direction into accurate technical documentation
• Supporting fabric, trim and finish sourcing in line with each brand's aesthetic
• Helping manage critical path deadlines across multiple brands and styles
• Maintaining style numbers, line sheets and product files

About You

• 2+ years' experience in fashion product development, design or production
• Tertiary qualification in Fashion Design
• Strong understanding of garment construction, fit, measurements and size specs
• Confident creating and updating tech packs and CADs in Adobe Illustrator
• Comfortable reviewing samples and writing clear, accurate sample comments
• Confident communicating with factories and suppliers
• Highly organised, detail-focused and able to manage multiple tasks across brands
• Strong in Excel, Google Sheets & project management apps
• Experience using AI tools within fashion, product development and system tracking is a bonus

Details

• Part-time - approx. 28 hours per week (days and hours to be discussed with the right candidate)
• Gold Coast, QLD (in-person, with the opportunity for occasional WFH days)
• Competitive hourly rate, commensurate with experience
• This is a permanent part-time role in a small, close-knit studio, with real input into how we work and room to grow as we grow.

How To Apply

Send your CV, a short introduction and your portfolio to ***email_hidden*** with the subject line: Product Developer Application. Applications without a portfolio will not be considered.