Overview
At MM Flowers, we’re passionate about innovation, creativity, and delivering products that bring joy. Our gift department is growing fast, and we’re looking for an NPD Gifting Developer to help shape the future of our gifting ranges. This is an exciting opportunity to take new ideas from concept to launch, working on products that delight customers and drive growth in a competitive market.
Responsibilities
* Develop gifting ranges from concept to launch, including flowers, packaging, added-value items and hardware.
* Use insights, data and trend forecasting to generate innovative ideas, develop product specifications, and manage projects from start to finish.
* Collaborate with suppliers across the UK, Europe and the Far East to ensure products meet high standards for quality, sustainability and ethical sourcing.
* Partner with commercial, technical, procurement and packaging teams, and engage directly with retail customers to ensure products launch on time, on budget and to the highest standards.
Qualifications
* Experience in product development within gifting, hardware, cosmetics, or related categories.
* Strong project management skills, with the ability to manage critical paths and deadlines.
* Eye for design and detail, with knowledge of different materials and substrates.
* Experience of ethical sourcing and working with global suppliers.
* A balance of creativity and analytical thinking – blending insight with design to deliver stand-out products.
* Adobe Creative Suite experience (Premiere, After Effects, Photoshop, Illustrator, Lightroom) is desirable.
* A degree in design or marketing, plus food/gifting industry experience.
Benefits
* Company pension scheme & life assurance
* Free onsite parking
* Employee Assistance Programme & staff discounts
* Opportunities to grow and progress within a dynamic, creative environment
Location: Alconbury, England, United Kingdom
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