We're Hiring

How you will spend your day:

• Ensure that the product range is balanced and represents an appropriate seasonal flow taking into consideration previous sales learns, challenges and opportunities
• Research and understand key items, col, and styling for the season, and apply these appropriately to the Adairs product range, in collaboration with the Design Team and Planner
• Analyse and have a comprehensive understanding of category history applying this to the range build
• Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge and awareness of competitors and external trends /market activity, identifying missed opportunities and new trends to maximise revenue
• Formulate and Drive Strategic Initiatives that support Department/ Business objectives
• Quantify range in collaboration with the Planner
• Communicate and liaise with suppliers in order to develop and produce required products for the range, negotiating the best possible costs to achieve margin targets
• Maximise sales within season by reordering best sellers as required and maintaining stock of key lines in conjunction with Planner
• Work in collaboration with Planner and Creative Strategy manager to achieve sales budgets, gross profit margin budgets, markdown targets and closing stocks
• Undertake overseas buying and sourcing trips as required
• Work with Quality support to ensure product execution is consistent with Adairs brand product standards

What we’ll value in you:

• Minimum 5 years experience working in Product Development or Design in a commercial Retail Business
• Relevant tertiary qualification in Product Design or Buying preferred.
• Comprehensive Adobe knowledge , proficient in illustrator
• Intermediate Microsoft excel experience
• Technical product/ textile knowledge
• A folio that demonstrates the ability to design product that is commercial and in line with Adairs brand aesthetic.
• A technical understanding of product development and execution , fabrics/ materials/ finishes and print application
• Experience working in a team environment
• Experience in negotiating
• Experience working with external suppliers, including offshore suppliers
• Demonstrate strong analytical and problem solving skills with a focus on proactivity and innovation
• Ability to work cross functionally to optimise the customers experience of the product range online and instore
• Ability to build strong working relationships to achieve objectives.

What our team rave about:

• Hybrid working arrangements
• Special access to our amazing Sample Sales
• Did someone say discounts? 50% off full price & 15% off sale items year-round (can’t forget about the free shipping)
• Breadth of career opportunities – join a growing business where the prospects are huge
• Our undeniable commitment to our customer – a that is serious about creating WOW through inspiring and delighting our customers every day
• Employee Assistance Program (financial, legal, personal and professional support) free for you and your family
• Being one of Australia’s largest brands who have been operating for more than 100 years!
• Discounted health insurance thanks to our partnership with Medibank
• Access to our virtual wellness program

What Next:

If you’ve got what we value and you value what we’ve got, let’s hear it.

To submit your interest, please click “apply now” and include a cover letter outlining why this is the right opportunity for you along with your resume and you will hear from us.