Product Assistant - Hair Accessories

Design Group Australia, a rapidly expanding wholesale supplier of general merchandise to prominent national retail brands and independent retailers, is seeking a Product Assistant for a part-time contract role (Maternity Leave, 4 days per week) within its dynamic Product team. Located onsite in Dandenong South, this role focuses predominantly on the hair accessories category.

Design Group Australia is an innovative, design-led business that fosters strong relationships with leading Australian FMCG retailers, offering products such as greeting cards, gift wrap, Christmas items, party supplies, and giftware. Further information is available at www.igdesigngroup.com.au.

About the Role:

This is a part-time (4 days per week) maternity leave contract position. The role offers an opportunity to learn, grow, and develop within a profitable and expanding business. The team prides itself on a positive, #EPIC culture that values both culture and productivity.

Key Duties & Responsibilities:

• Create and design product formats for assigned product lines, ensuring optimal design selection.
• Monitor product production and maintain production reports.
• Prepare quotes and negotiate pricing with suppliers to secure competitive rates.
• Collaborate with the Product Manager to compile product quotes and orders in Excel.
• Organise company catalogues and Product Releases by required deadlines.
• Support the creation of design briefs for the Studio.
• Coordinate FSC and packaging approvals.
• Review product catalogues and product releases.
• Maintain showrooms with relevant products and ensure areas are kept tidy.
• Develop market understanding, including competitor products and pricing, to ensure competitive product offerings.
• Perform general administrative duties.

Qualifications:

• Some experience in retail and an office environment would be beneficial.

Skills:

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

• An ability to manage time effectively by prioritising tasks and meeting agreed timeframes.
• Self-motivation, energy, and confidence.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Attention to detail to minimise errors.
• Organisational skills to manage workload and follow up effectively.
• Competency in the MS Office suite, with expertise in Excel.
• Experience using SAP would be ideal.

What We Offer:

• A fun role with opportunities for learning, growth, and development.
• The chance to join a profitable, growing business.
• A good base salary plus superannuation.
• Dress up morning teas.
• A positive, #EPIC team culture.
• Staff discounts.
• A bright, fun environment.
• Career progression opportunities.
• Supportive management.

Application Instructions:

Interested candidates are encouraged to APPLY NOW. No agencies please.