🚨 Immediate Start | Freelance / Temp Product Developer (Childrenswear) 🚨
We’re partnering with a leading luxury fashion brand to find an experienced Childrenswear Product Developer available for an immediate start. This is a fast-paced, hands-on freelance/temporary opportunity for someone who thrives on owning the end-to-end development process and bringing premium products to life.
The Role
You’ll take full ownership of product development within a designated category, working closely with Design, Product Engineering, and external vendors to ensure concepts are translated into high-quality, commercially successful products.
Key Responsibilities
• Manage the full product development lifecycle from concept through to pre-production
• Drive critical path timelines and ensure all deadlines are met
• Collaborate with Design to deliver technically feasible, high-quality products
• Attend fittings, troubleshoot issues, and provide expert technical input
• Build and maintain strong vendor relationships, including cost negotiation
• Ensure samples and prototypes are delivered on time, within budget and to spec
• Identify risks early and implement effective solutions
• Maintain accurate PLM data and oversee development tracking
• Support and mentor junior team members
What We’re Looking For
• Strong technical expertise across categories such as garments, knitwear, leather goods, or accessories
• Proven experience in product development and critical path management
• Solid understanding of manufacturing processes and vendor management
• Commercially aware with strong cost management skills
• Confident communicator with excellent stakeholder management abilities
• Good awareness of the luxury fashion market and trends
• Proficiency in PLM systems, Excel, and InDesign
đź“Ť Freelance / Temp
⏱ Immediate start required
If you’re available now and ready to step into a dynamic, high-performing environment, we’d love to hear from you, apply now