Overview
A leading name in the retail sector is seeking a Product Developer to join their growing own brand development team based in their Manchester head office.
You will be responsible for developing new own brand offerings across fashion including men’s, women’s, kid’s and accessories to achieve the maximising sales and profit to ensure the continued growth across both stores and online. Working closely with the Design, Buying and Merchandising departments.
Responsibilities
Some additional duties will include;
* Provides team support to ensure the successful completion of delivery priorities across the own brand department.
* Managing the critical path to ensure that the overall development process is smooth and production dates are maintained.
* Highlighting and resolving any issues with the Merchandising and Supply Chain team.
* Responsible for all the samples stages including measuring & sending comments on own brand samples across all categories, ensuring they are completed within the required CP timeframes.
* Ensuring all products are compliant with specific regulations, product safety and legislations.
* Working alongside senior developers throughout the product development cycle ensuring the own brand quality and fit standards are achieved.
* Provides department support in all areas from supplier communication, record keeping, filing systems, movement of samples and sample storage
Qualifications
* Previous experience as a Product Developer or Garment Technologist within fashion
* A relevant fashion or textile degree is preferred but not essential
* Experience working with size charts and grading
* Able to confidently manage testing, lab dips, strike off approvals and bulk fabrics
* Excellent communication skills and the ability to liaise / influence at all levels.
* Ability to manage a varied workload with conflicting and tight deadlines.
* High commercial & customer awareness
* Strong numerical skills with the ability to analyse data.
* Good working knowledge of MS Office products specifically Excel
How to apply
If you think you have the right experience as a Product Developer or Garment Technologist and looking for a new challenge, then get in touch and apply today.
Job details
* Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
* Employment type: Full-time
* Job function: Production and Quality Assurance
* Industries: Retail Apparel and Fashion
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