Product Developer | Melbourne Head Office

Job Description

At Munro Footwear Group (MFG), we're looking for a detail-driven and commercially minded Product Developer to take our seasonal ranges from the spark of an idea through to high-quality, on-brand products ready for market. This role blends creative development, quality control, and relationship management with a strong commercial focus. 

 
More about the role  

• Develop seasonal ranges from concept to production, ensuring alignment with brand vision and customer expectations 
• Maintaining quality standards and brand attributes across all products to meet stakeholder requirements 
• Build and nurture supplier relationships  
• Driving the development process and maintaining policies, ensuring projects run to schedule and within budget 
• Liaising with manufacturers to deliver samples on time and to specification 
• Reviewing and processing samples, documenting issues and following up to ensure timely resolution 
• Partner with internal teams to ensure quality and timelines are met from start to finish. 
• Bring a selling and account management mindset to maximise product success in market 

 
About you 

• Proven experience in end-to-end product development, ideally within the footwear industry  
• Strong negotiation and supplier management skills with a commercial focus 
• Technical understanding of fit, quality, and production processes 
• Excellent communication and organisational skills  
• Proven ability in managing multiple projects 
• A passion for drive business growth 
• Intermediate Microsoft Office skills 
   

About us 

With more than 200+ stores and 2500+ employees nationally and a brand-new state-of-the-art distribution centre, we are Australia's leading retailer and wholesaler of fashion and comfort footwear, owning and operating some of Australia's most iconic brands including Bobux, The Trybe, Midas, Mollini, Cinori, Mathers, Williams, diana ferrari, and Australia's largest online footwear retailer, Styletread! 

As a family-owned company, Munro Footwear Group (MFG) we value our team, our loyal customers, and our dedicated suppliers. We work hard to play hard, we celebrate each other, and we believe every Team Member is an essential part of our ongoing success. 
 

What we offer 

• Generous employee discount for you and your immediate family! 
• An extra 4 days a year of Life Leave 
• Flexible paid Parental Leave 
• Career Growth and development opportunities with a fun & friendly team 
• Through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) you'll have access to professional and confidential counselling and support services 

 
If you're ready to take products from concept to customer while shaping the season's standout ranges, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today!