Product Developer
Job type:Permanent
Town/City:Manchester
County:North West
Role:Product Developer
Job ref:353
Post Date:10.02.25
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Product Developer
Manchester
We are recruiting for an exciting opportunity as a Product Developer. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious person to join a fast-paced and fast-growing company.
The successful applicant will be working as part of a close-knit team, working with some of the country’s largest and most influential retailers and directional streetwear customers on varied product areas. Previous experience in fashion is essential along with knowledge of fabrics, tech packs, product development cycles and experience liaising with various customers and factories
The Role:
- Working as part of the design and development team.
- Liaising with customers and suppliers to ensure efficient workflow.
- Working with design and tech teams to create tech packs to brief out to suppliers.
- Create and manage sample trackers for each supplier & customer.
- Management and review of development samples, lab dips, fabric developments, trims.
- Reviewing samples with design and tech teams to give feedback to customers and suppliers, ensuring the highest possible standards are achieved at all times.
- Frequent brand competitor research & analysis to generate new ideas, concepts, areas for growth.
- Use of initiative and creativity to bring new ideas to the team, sharing knowledge and contributing.-An enthusiastic and energetic work ethic.
- Strong organisational skills.
- Capable of working effectively in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to multi-task and manage complex projects with good prioritisation skills.
- Able to quickly adapt to last minute changes and feedback.
- Excellent attention to detail and high level of accuracy.
- Ability to make effective decisions.
- Excellent written and spoken communication skills.
About you:
- 2 + years of experience
- Knowledge of Excel, Adobe Illustrator
- Experience working with and factories overseas
- Good with people management.
- Experience in pricing structure and product costings/negotiation.
- Good commercial perspective & creativity skills.
- Strong organizational & time management skills.
- Key understanding of garment construction
- Demonstrate a pro-active approach to problem solving.
- Flexible and open to evolving business needs and priorities.
- Keen fashion interest
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