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At GO Outdoors our purpose is strong and clear; “to inspire and equip everyone for life outdoors”. That’s because we passionately believe in the positive benefits of the outdoors, whether that be the daily dog walk or hiking Ben Nevis, horse riding or cold water therapy, we provide the best equipment for all outdoor activities, always at the best price guaranteed! Our values aren’t just posters on the wall, we live them every day; ‘One Team' we are stronger together, ‘Responsibility' we take ownership, ‘Passion' we believe in what we do’ and ‘Integrity' we do the right thing. Clear values which help us to fulfil our mission to be ‘the nation's favourite outdoor retailer’. If you share our passion and want to make a difference join our team to be a part of something ‘unbeatable’!
Role Overview
The Junior Product Developer will play a key role in supporting the development of our own-brand outdoor clothing and accessories. This position involves assisting the development team with administration and product development tasks, ensuring that all products are fit for purpose, meet quality standards, and align with margin requirements. Ultimately, this role helps equip our consumers for life outdoors by delivering innovative, high‑quality products that reflect our commitment to excellence.
Key Responsibilities
* Provide support for the Senior Product Developer to ensure that factories follow company supplier guidelines and product is developed to the critical path.
* Work with the Senior developer to run the wearer trial programme, collating feedback and comments from testers.
* Work on the development of accessories, including producing all BOMs and sample comments.
* Collaborate across the development team to comment on samples across numerous brands (including many outdoor activities).
* Inspect & measure garments under the guidance of the senior developer, approving each stage of development.
* Serve as a key contact for PLM within the development team, helping to ensure PLM is up to date and accurate each season.
* Work on new ranges and brands with the team, setting up BOMS and size charts.
* Document comments made during meetings, including design sign‑off and fit sessions, ensuring that notes are accurate so that technical packs / fit comments can be sent to suppliers & factories in a timely manner.
* Manage and approve fabric testing & care label development with the Suppliers.
* Inspect and report to factories on carry‑over products to ensure consistency and quality level of products are maintained.
* Approve, AQLs and gold seal product.
* Work with buying, web and marketing on sample requirements, ensuring photo shoot sample process is adhered to.
* Work on seasonal product launches, including helping to dress the own brand area and support the team during the launch.
* Collate critical paths from all suppliers and maintain admin responsibilities for this.
* Visit warehouses and stores to review bulk and retail visits for competitor reviews.
Skills & Experience
* Strong interest in product development and the outdoor apparel industry.
* Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
* Strong attention to detail and accuracy in administrative tasks.
* Good communication skills for effective collaboration with internal teams and external suppliers.
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint); experience with PLM systems is an advantage.
* Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment and adapt to changing priorities.
Personal Attributes
* Passionate about outdoor products and consumer needs.
* Proactive and eager to learn within a dynamic team environment.
* Collaborative mindset with a willingness to support across functions.
* Commercial awareness and understanding of margin considerations.
Due to the high volumes of applications our opportunities attract, it takes time to review them all. If you don’t hear back within two weeks of you applying, please consider your application to have been unsuccessful on this occasion. Applications that meet the skills criteria will be contacted for a 1st stage meeting with the talent team. Shortlisted candidates will then be invited to interview with the hiring manager.
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