Job Title: Junior Product Developer
Department: Design
Contract type: Permanent, 32 hours (Monday-Thursday)
Location: Based in The Fold's Bermondsey Head Office
About us:
The Fold is a British womenswear brand redefining modern luxury workwear for today’s career woman. With a multi-channel presence—led by e-commerce and with 2 London stores in Chelsea and the City, we’ve built a loyal global following particularly in the UK and US. Together with our investors, we’re ready for further international growth expanding our mission to empower women worldwide.
Role Purpose: Assist the Design team with creation of Tech Packs and technical drawings. The role will also work very closely with our Buying, Production and Garment Tech teams.
Areas of responsibility:
* Assist the Design team with creating tech packs - filling in BOMs and specifications for each product.
* Do technical drawings for new styles
* Raw material sourcing - updating suppliers with seasonal mood boards and directing fabric sourcing based on these
* Responsible for trim sourcing and development
* Helping to create alignment of trim standards across multiple suppliers
* Launch tech packs directly with suppliers - ensuring sampling has been arranged and correct patterns sent or requested
* Ensure all work is accurate and clear to facilitate seamless communication with manufacturers
* Help build relationships with key new suppliers
* Assisting in ordering sampling and raising sampling POs
* Provide regular updates to designers on sample progress, material developments, and production challenges.
* Update and maintain sampling and product trackers
* Helping to update product BOMs following fittings and product sign offs
About You:
* Ideally having past experience developing structured dresses, tops and jackets
* A clear understanding of the design aesthetic of The Fold
* Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
* Team player who collaborates with ease
* Strong organiser who prioritises with ease and understand the importance of excellent time management
* Demonstrates a ‘can do’ attitude to work
* The ability to analyse problems and offer solutions
* Attention to detail is key as this is a fast-paced role, so a sharp eye is essential
* Strong MS Office skills
* Skilled in photoshop & Illustrator
Benefits & Perks of working with us:
* 25 days holidays (including bank holidays)
* Buy additional holidays
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Financial wellbeing platform (Financial advisors & retail discounts)
* Grocery & childcare salary sacrifice
* Pension scheme & pension salary sacrifice
* Enhanced maternity pay
* Yearly gift voucher of £1,250
* A friends and family discount policy with 50% off full retail price.
* Bike to work scheme, save on the cost of bikes and equipment.
* Eye Care.
* Summer Friday hours
* Fully stocked snack cupboards, fruits and coffee & tea
* Regular Social Events - including summer and Christmas parties
* Volunteering
Unfortunately due to the number of applications we receive, we are only able to respond to those that are successful to the next stage.
Diversity and Inclusion
We promote a diverse and inclusive workplace which harnesses the benefits of the diversity of our team and strives to represent the communities in which we live and work. Our vision is to establish an environment that attracts individuals from a wide range of backgrounds and talents, empowering them to contribute their best and authentic selves. We welcome and encourage applications from those who share our commitment to fostering this inclusive and authentic work culture.