Job Title: Product Developer
Location: Leicestershire (Hybrid – commutable from Leicester, Market Harborough, Rutland, Northamptonshire)
Salary: Up to £35,000 per annum
Are you a creative and commercially minded Product Developer looking for your next opportunity? We are supporting a leading business within the homeware industry in their search for a talented individual to join their product team.
This role is full time with the flexibility of hybrid working, however applicants must live within a commutable distance to Leicestershire.
The Role
As Product Developer, you will play a key role in bringing new ideas to life, supporting the development of ranges from initial concept through to launch. You will be hands-on in the design process, ensuring products are not only innovative but also commercially viable. Alongside the creative side, you will manage key stages of the critical path, working closely with suppliers and internal teams to deliver projects on time and to specification.
Key Responsibilities
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Create and develop product concepts and designs in line with market trends and customer needs
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Use Adobe Illustrator to produce accurate design work and specifications for product development
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Manage the critical path process to ensure deadlines and quality standards are met
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Work with suppliers and manufacturers to ensure feasibility, cost effectiveness, and quality of designs
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Support the wider product team with research, mood boards, and market analysis
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Ensure that all product information is accurately recorded and maintained across systems
About You
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Previous experience in a product design or development role, ideally within retail
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Strong Adobe Illustrator skills with an eye for design and detail
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Experience of managing critical path and product lifecycles
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Excellent organisational skills with the ability to balance creativity and process management
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Strong communication skills to liaise with internal teams and external suppliers
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Candidates from other industries with design or product development backgrounds will also be considered, provided you bring retail experience
What’s On Offer
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Salary up to £35,000 per year
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Hybrid working with flexibility
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An exciting opportunity to combine creativity with commercial product development
If you are passionate about design, skilled in Adobe Illustrator, and want to play a key role in shaping innovative products, we would love to hear from you