Aje was created in 2008 to translate the effortless Australian lifestyle into fashion.

Designed for an elegance grounded in ease, our garments empower our customers to feel relaxed, assured and beautiful. 

Our company strives to invite freedom of self-expression in each architectural store environment, bringing our customers a confidence and beauty that elevates their every day to an occasion. 

Join icon fashion house Aje -Product Developer for Accessories at our Aje Head Office in Redfern.

About this opportunity:

Product Development Leadership

• Lead the entire product development process for all accessories categories, ensuring adherence to the brand’s standards for design, quality, fit, sustainability, pricing, and margins.
• Take full ownership of the critical path for accessories, managing timelines and ensuring all development deadlines are met.
• Drive the sourcing of fabrics, trims, and hardware, ensuring the best possible quality, price, and sustainability targets are achieved.
• Oversee the creation and accuracy of detailed tech packs (including BOMs), ensuring all necessary information is documented throughout the development cycle.

Collaboration & Cross-Functional Leadership

• Work closely with the Design, Production, and Merchandising teams to align on creative and commercial goals, ensuring product success in the market.
• Lead meetings with key stakeholders to review collection progress, troubleshoot challenges, and provide updates on development milestones.
• Ensure consistency in product fit, finish, and quality by collaborating closely with garment technicians throughout the development process.

Supplier Management & Negotiation

• Lead negotiations with suppliers to secure favorable pricing, ensuring target margins are met or improved upon.
• Foster strong, positive relationships with both existing and new suppliers to enhance profitability and product innovation

Required and desired skills

• 5+ years of experience in product development, with a strong focus on accessories.
• Proven track record of managing the full product development cycle, from concept to production.
• Strong technical knowledge of material and construction techniques relevant to accessories (e.g., leather, hardware, trims).
• Expertise in creating and maintaining tech packs, including BOMs and CADs.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel for tracking, reporting, and budgeting.
• Skilled in Adobe Illustrator for CAD creation and product visualization.
• Demonstrated ability to manage critical paths and ensure deadlines are consistently met.
• Experience with offshore manufacturing and managing supplier relationships.
• Strong leadership, communication skills and decision-making skills, with the ability to inspire and guide junior team members.
• Fast paced environment, managing multiple projects and strong attention to detail.

​​​​​​​​​​​What do we offer? 

• Generous salary packaging
• It is hard not to embrace the Aje style with generous employee discounts, staff wardrobes, pre-order programs, clothing allowances and regular sample sales
• Your growth is our growth, training and development programs are recommended and encouraged! 
• Career progression
• Celebrate milestones such as, Birthdays with Aje leave benefits
• Access to our comprehensive Employee Assistance Program designed to support your wellbeing
• No key achievement and success goes unnoticed 
• Referral incentives