My client is a popular, premium contemporary womenswear brand, which has seen extensive growth this year, with no sign of slowing down!They are looking for a Product Developer to join their East London Head Office. The brand is continuously growing, so the likelihood of a permanent role at the end of it is highly likely.As a Product Developer you will lead the development process across the full range/ multi category, where you will work alongside the design team, to ensure that concepts are put into work from proto through to SMS. You will help to support the costing process and development with the vendors, making sure targets are met. You will also work alongside the Technical team across fits and new developments for both fabric/trim and sample.Product Developer- The RoleWork seasons in advance to drive innovation and develop / source fabrications prior to each season, working closely with design to capture their visionSupport the designers through developing seasonal collections from design concept through to prototypesContinually research raw materials and trims working with suppliers and vendors to build on the materials libraryLiaise with our factory base and suppliers ahead of each season for sourcing, ensuring lead times are discussed in advance and to confirm booking of sampling materials / trimsGood knowledge of fabric and trim testing against testing requirementsTaking responsibility for all fabric selections and approvalsWorking with the designers to deliver technical packs to manufacturers Attend initial and press fittings each season ensuring materials, trims and colours are confirmed with design and to liaise with the factory base on any potential changesContinually manage the range plan during the development stages as this evolvesCommunicate changes after each stage of fitting to the factory base in terms of fabrication and trimsAwareness and management of key dates within the critical path for assigned categories across all fit stages Manage the handover to production – liaising with design and technical department i.e., lab dips approvals and ensuring materials are fit for purpose along with carrying out the approval of raw material submissions. This will be across the entire collection, every seasonWorking closely with the design team, technical team & HK office on all seasonal and exclusive collectionsSupporting sales team with product informationProduct Developer- The PersonProduct Developer with 5 years’ experienceMust have experience and expertise in developing multi product womenswearAbility to work both independently and part of a team and able to assist others when necessaryMethodical, analytical, and driven to make solutionsAbility to work under pressure whilst having a calm approachHighly organised, good negotiator and influencer both within external & internal aspects of the businessStrong communications skills with clear and professional approachProfessional, dedicated, hardworking and committed person willing to invest long termDemonstrates taste level that aligns with the brandExperience of dealing with offshore suppliersExperience working in a fast-paced environment, ensuring critical path is honouredExperience within a luxury womenswear brand with fashion week experience preferredHighly organised in pre-planning and managing the materials libraryExperience of working in an atelier preferredTravel may be requiredExperience working with ZedonkWe regret that due to the high amount of interest that we receive for each of our vacancies, if you do not hear from one of our consultants within 5 days then unfortunately you have not been shortlisted for this role.Please continue to check our website for any other roles which may be of interest.