I am partnering with an ever-growing group who hold many well-known licenses across the sports and lifestyle sector.
They are looking to add an additional head into their development team.
You will be based in their modern central London offices, where you will support the wider development and technical team across their sampling process. You will play an active part in fitting the garments, updating workbooks, working to critical paths, reviewing fabric and trim approvals, as well as supporting across various other adhoc duties.
This is a fantastic role for anyone looking to work with a progressive business, and have the chance to further their career!
Junior Product Developer- The Role
- Primarily working across 2 of their major premium inhouse brands & other group brands as required. Working across various categories of men’s and womenswear from initial concept through to bulk samples.
- Assist and support the Senior Product Developer with the day-to-day duties.
- Collaborating with other functions when required: Design, Technical, Sales and Marketing.
- Day to day factory liaison - Being a point of contacts for suppliers/factories.
- Full critical path management from initial design through to finished product. Working on both Inline and SMU collections. Identifying key milestones and deadlines to ensure tasks are completed on time and in full.
- Manage all product approvals from lab dips, strike off, bulk fabrics and trims. Including Design and Technical teams where necessary and sharing with Key Accounts on a SMU basis.
- Set up clear organised trackers and filing systems to stay on top of workload and outstanding approvals.
- Participate in weekly critical path meetings to review status of all ranges and implement solutions to keep deliveries on schedule.
- Coordinate sample requests and shipments, ensuring accurate and timely delivery to internal teams and external partners. Managing the in/outgoing samples along with past season archives creating a clear log.
- Attending fit sessions with Technical and PD teams for inline collections and SMU’s
- Hang and prepare samples for fit meetings in order of priority and take notes when required.
- Manage sample in and out of the business and prepare DHL shipments.
- Conduct competitive shops and price analysis to ensure we remain in tune with our customer.
- Continuously assess and streamline administrative processes to optimise efficiency and productivity within the department.
- Keep up to date with emerging technologies and sustainable practises that could be incorporated into the brands.
Junior Product Developer- The Person
- Currently working in the fashion industry, ideally within a product development facing role.
- Minimum one to two years of product experience in apparel.
- Experience within sportswear or casualwear is preferred but not essential.
- Good Communication skills – verbal and written.
- Problem-solving skills and ability to use own initiative and be self-driven.
- Some experience in dealing with overseas factories.
- Ability to deal with multiple data.
- Able to work under pressure.
- IT Skills particularly MS Excel & Word Illustrator and competent with the ability to amend CADs, work with tech packs, measure fitting, etc.
This is a great opportunity that does not want to be missed. Please send your CV to m.coote@peoplemarketing.co.uk
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