What’s the role about?
As our Trainee Product Developer, you’ll support the Product Development team across all areas of development, sourcing and administration, helping to ensure the smooth running of the department. Working closely with Design, Buying, Merchandising and Technical teams, you’ll assist in managing the development process from initial concept through to final production.
This is an exciting opportunity for someone looking to build a career in Product Development, gaining hands‑on experience across supplier management, sample development, critical path management and sustainability within a fast‑paced fashion environment.
Who you are
* Passionate about product and fashion, with a strong interest in Product Development and sourcing.
* Highly organised with excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple tasks.
* A proactive team player with strong communication skills and a willingness to learn.
* Comfortable working in a fast‑paced environment and able to prioritise workload effectively.
* Interested in fabrics, yarns, garment construction and the product development process.
* Confident using systems and Microsoft Office, with a willingness to develop technical knowledge and commercial awareness.
What you’ll be doing
* Supporting the Product Development team with sourcing, development and administrative tasks across the department.
* Assisting with supplier communication, sending development packs and supporting the onboarding of new suppliers and sourcing routes.
* Chasing costing breakdowns, updating systems with costings and retail prices, and supporting margin improvement opportunities.
* Maintaining trackers for tech packs, developments, samples and critical path updates, ensuring all information is accurate and up to date.
* Coordinating sample management by chasing proto samples, logging deliveries, steaming samples and preparing them for meetings.
* Supporting weekly progress meetings and working closely with Buying, Merchandising and Technical teams to ensure product progresses smoothly to delivery.
* Assisting Design and Product Development teams with fabric, yarn and garment developments in line with seasonal requirements.
* Supporting sustainability initiatives by helping explore responsible sourcing practices, certifications and more sustainable product development solutions.
What we offer
* Competitive salary and company bonus.
* Up to 65% employee discount.
* Access to exclusive sample sales.
* Aviva DigiCare+ wellbeing services.
* Medicash health support plan.
* Workplace pension contributions.
* Enhanced parental leave policies.
* Electric Vehicle scheme via Octopus Energy.
* Cycle to Work programme.
* Season ticket travel loan.
* Plus, further workplace benefits.
We recognise the importance and power of diversity within our business and, as such, we ensure that our people processes are fair, transparent and promote equality of opportunity for all candidates.
It is our pledge that candidates will not be discriminated against on the grounds of gender, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, marital status, age, race, colour, ethnic background, nationality, disability, sexual orientation, religion, religious or similar belief. Every individual will be treated with respect.
We know that some people won’t apply for a role unless they feel they meet all of the requirements listed. We want you to know that finding people who will add to our inspirational culture and have a learning mindset is incredibly important to us. Even if you feel you don’t tick all the boxes, we’d still like to hear from you.
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