Senior Product Developer – Global Sportswear Brand
Watford | £40,000–£50,000 | Full-Time
Ready to shape the next generation of sportswear collections for a globally recognised brand?
We’re looking for a commercially minded Senior Product Developer with strong apparel expertise across menswear and womenswear to join a fast-growing product and sourcing team based in Watford. You’ll take ownership from concept through to production, working on performance-led apparel collections with international suppliers and high-profile licensed brands.
What You’ll Be Doing
1. Driving product development across multi-season apparel collections
2. Collaborating closely with design, sourcing, and operations teams
3. Managing fit, fabrics, trims, construction, and supplier communication
4. Owning critical path deadlines from proto to production
5. Reviewing lab dips, strike-offs, PP samples, and garment approvals
6. Supporting costings, FOB negotiations, and supplier allocation
7. Ensuring products meet premium quality and performance standards
What We’re Looking For
8. 5+ years’ experience in apparel product development
9. Background in sportswear, activewear, or athleisure
10. Strong knowledge of garment construction and fit
11. Experience working with Far East suppliers
Apply now if you thrive in product-led environments and know how to turn great design into commercially successful product.