Do you have a passion for product development, creative trends, and project coordination with a "can-do" attitude and a keen eye for detail? Do you want the chance to work with well-known brands such as Disney, Harry Potter, Warner Bros, and Barbie? If so, we want you to join our NPD team and become a part of our journey. This is a terrific fixed-term maternity cover opportunity for someone eager to develop their skills and contribute to exciting, innovative products in a globally recognised business. Want to know how? Just read on! Who are Paladone? Paladone is a wholesale giftware company with offices and teams working globally. Our mission is to create winning trend lifestyle products that put a smile on the faces of our customers globally. Alongside our own branded products, we offer a comprehensive range of licensed giftware, working with many exciting brands such as Disney, Harry Potter, Marvel, and DC Comics. The opportunity: We are looking for a creative and driven Junior New Product Developer - Maternity Cover to join our NPD team. The role will report to the Lead New Product Developer. What are key duties of the role? Support concept generation with trend research and mood boards Assist in competitor analysis and sales presentation updates Contribute to project coordination across internal teams and suppliers Help maintain accurate records in product systems (e.g., BeCPG) Assist in sample management, licensor approval tasks, and packaging copy reviews What we need you to bring to the team: Passion for great products, innovation, and creativity Strong organisational and communication skills Proficiency in Microsoft Office (especially Excel and PowerPoint) Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet critical deadlines Interest in consumer product trends and manufacturing processes