I am partnering with a well-known brand who are globally recognised within the Apparel and Footwear world!
They are looking to appoint a new Assistant Product Developer into their Central London offices. You will work across all their footwear division, so this role requires someone to come from a solid footwear background and have the expertise to continue to grow the department.
This role is a Maternity 1yr FTC.
Assistant Product Developer- Footwear- The Role
* Reporting to the Senior Footwear Product Developer.
* Support the Design Team to develop styles across seasonal collections, collaboration, and special make-ups (“SMU”).
* Maintain and update product critical path from proto sample through to salesman samples/Gold Seal and Preproduction ensuring key timelines are adhered to.
* Creation and maintenance of all seasonal, SMU, and collaboration product specifications – ensuring these are up to date and correct prior to production commencement.
* Manage and organise footwear samples – maintain a clear sample system in the office and Southend Location.
* Managing all post/sampling / trims / colour development and deliveries from suppliers and maintaining an organised filing system for all teams to access.
* Day to day liaison with factories - communicate with the suppliers and factories and analysing processes and deliveries – summarising critical path movements and outstanding tasks to all teams on a weekly basis.
* Working with the design team to engineer products to meet margin targets considering construction and sourcing.
* Support the design team in developing products for testing to relevant standards, using technical knowledge, and negotiating any aesthetic changes to protect the design vision.
* Identify and communicate to cross-functional partners to mitigate any risks/challenges identified at all stages.
* Assist and support the team with day-to-day duties.
* Liaise with marketing/ sales/ customer service/ operation teams for product queries.
* Travel to suppliers’ locations as and when required.
Assistant Product Developer- Footwear - The Person
* A natural ability to multi-task with strict adherence to deadlines.
* Strong detail orientation with excellent time management and organizational skills.
* Proficient in Excel and ability to deal with multiple data – Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint.
* Outstanding communication and follow-up skills.
* Eagerness and ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, driven by teamwork and collaborative innovation.
* Self-starter and solution-oriented and able to manage own workload.
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