Senior Product Developer

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Bellroy is seeking a Senior Product Developer to help scale rapidly while keeping its cradle to cradle philosophy as the team expands and launches 50 plus products a year. This onsite, full‑time role based in Collingwood Melbourne blends hands‑on prototyping in an in‑house lab with end‑to‑end development from concept to manufacturing, including 3D CAD, injection molding, 3D printing, testing and meticulous documentation such as FMEA. You’ll need 5+ years in product development, a hands‑dirty mindset, and the ability to partner with overseas manufacturers (Mandarin a bonus). To apply, showcase end‑to‑end projects, quantify results, include CAD samples or a portfolio, and explain how you improved manufacturability and durability while preserving design intent.

IN A NUTSHELL…

We’re obsessed with creating products that people love using and will continue to do so for a long time. This has been important to us since we launched 16+ years ago with a range of six wallets, and remains a priority as we expand into different categories and release over 50 new products a year. We’re growing and in need of a Senior Product Developer to help us continue innovating, making quality products and keep pace during a time of rapid growth; while not compromising our cradle to cradle philosophy.

Our Product Development team is responsible for taking drawings and concepts from our Design team, refining and engineering them in order to bring them into the physical world. When you receive a new design, you'll need a hands-on approach (think 3D CAD, printing, testing and prototyping) and will be responsible for shaping it into something practical, realistic and production-friendly, all while maintaining its original integrity and character.

Bring us your practical expertise, desire for improvement and problem solving mind. In return, we’ll provide you with stretch goals, an in-house lab with tools and machinery to create rapid prototypes and perform quick testing, the chance to develop products you are proud of and an award-winning company culture.

YOU COULD BE THE ONE IF YOU HAVE…

• 5+ years experience in a similar role in product development/ engineering
• Love getting your hands dirty in the lab - prototyping, testing, and hacking things apart to understand how they work, believing that the best solutions come from doing rather than just theorising
• Are skilled in 3D CAD, injection moulding, and 3D printing, with experience taking products from concept through to manufacturing
• Bring working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite and technical software, paired with genuine curiosity about new manufacturing technologies and methods
• Can manage complex projects and deadlines while maintaining strong documentation; you're the type who creates clear processes so things only need to be done once
• Thrive in collaborative environments where you can bounce ideas off teammates and grow together
• Can communicate clearly with people from all backgrounds (you’ll be interacting a lot with our overseas manufacturers so mandarin fluency would be a welcome bonus)!

IF YOU WERE HERE LAST WEEK, YOU MIGHT HAVE…

• Discussed a new concept with the design team, bringing a product development lens to transform the design into reality
• Used our fully kitted out lab to iterate on some ideas for a new product feature and proofed out the product construction process 
• Conducted an FMEA assessment on a project to identify high-risk areas for product development and considered how this information could later inform our product reliability test plan
• Fine-tuned a camera opening on one of our phone cases to meet DFM requirements for injection moulding without losing the design team's surfacing intent — then updated the CAD and product specs to lock in the changes
• Checked development samples before suggesting improvements and jumped on a call to troubleshoot a production issue in real time
• Integrated insights from customer service and returns data to engineer solutions for the next generation of products, with a focus on durability in high-stress areas.

LOCATION AND HOURS

This is a full time role based at our Collingwood office in Melbourne.

WHY WORK FOR BELLROY?

At Bellroy, it takes a wonderfully diverse crew to make everything tick. We’re a close-knit group of thinkers and makers from over 25 different countries, each contributing unique skills to achieve our shared vision. We believe that embracing diverse backgrounds and perspectives is key to staying agile and resilient. So, even if your experience isn’t an exact match, but you feel you have something special to contribute, we’d love to hear from you.

Bellroy is committed to making our hiring process accessible to everyone, including individuals with disabilities. If you need reasonable accommodations at any stage—whether it’s applying, interviewing, completing pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the selection process—please contact us at [email protected]. Include your full name, the best way to reach you, and the type of accommodation you need to support you throughout the application process. We’re here to help and ensure you have the best possible experience.