Salary: £35,000 - £40,000 depending on experience, plus benefits
Hours per week: 37.5
Location: Manchester city centre – hybrid working between office and home. Check out our Manchester office - Fourways | Manchester (fourwaysmcr.co.uk)
What You’ll Do
* Manage the development of styles for assigned categories from design handover through to production, in line with Critical Path timeline
* Collaborate with our Design team to interpret concepts and translate them into viable products
* Lead fit sessions and prototype reviews, troubleshooting design, quality and construction challenges and ensuring clear and concise communication of fit and construction amendments to internal teams and external partners
* Own garment execution, ensuring compliance with measurements, quality, construction, fit, and consistency in line with Levy Merchandising and partner brand standards
* Develop technical product specifications, including tech packs, Bills of Materials (BOMs) and size charts, ensuring all technical documentation is completed and accurately maintained within internal systems
* Provide input into construction methods and recommend improvements to enhance product performance, quality, and cost efficiency
* Work closely with vendors and manufacturers to source materials and trims and ensure quality standards are met
* Ensure all products meet required safety, regulatory, and sustainability standards
* Maintain accurate and thorough documentation across all stages of development, including samples, specifications, and communications
* Track development progress, proactively identifying risks, and implementing solutions to minimise delays
* Contribute to continuous improvement of product standards, processes, and best practices across all categories
* Stay updated on industry standards and new technologies to ensure compliance and drive innovation
What You’ll Need
* Relevant qualification or experience in apparel, garment technology, or product development
* Proven experience in a product development role, ideally with experience gained working for a large reputable brand
* Strong technical knowledge of garment construction, fit, materials, and manufacturing processes
* Experience managing product development timelines and critical paths within a fast-paced environment
* Understanding of sustainability practices, product compliance, and regulatory standards
* Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Microsoft packages
* Strong experience in developing detailed tech packs and managing relationships with global suppliers
* Excellent communication skills, with the ability to clearly articulate technical information
* Commercial awareness, with the ability to identify risk and propose solutions
* A proactive problem‑solver with attention to detail, who can remain flexible and agile when priorities shift
* Flexibility to undertake domestic and international travel to supplier locations as business needs require
Benefits
* Competitive salary that recognises your skills and experience
* 31 days holiday including bank holidays (rising with service)
* Contributory employer pension scheme
* Colleague health cash plan to keep you feeling your best
* Life assurance cover of 4 x annual salary
* Employee assistance programme – 24/7 confidential access to expert services including virtual GP, counselling, wellbeing support, and independent legal and financial advice
* Access to high street cashback and discounts
* Discounts on SUDU and other Levy Merchandising products and services
* Enhanced family leave and pay
* Welcoming company culture and opportunities to develop as our business grows
* Twice‑yearly colleague events, payday socials and loads of exciting activities in between
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