Product Developer
Job details
We are currently seeking a talented Product Developer to join our team. Based in our Leeds head office and reporting directly to the Product Manager, you will play a crucial role in the development of our apparel and tactical products collections.. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a collobarotive team and gain experience in all facets of product development, supplier management, purchasing. You will need great attention to detail, good memory and planning/organization skills. They are many different tasks related to many different projects that you will be helping to ensure we deliver on. Excellent verbal and written Britsh-English is required, and local-ish to Leeds (office 1-2 days a week) We are a small team of around 20 people, we design and manufacture tactical clothing and equipment from our own propriatery designs and also we make to spec from different tender requirements. Main Duties: Contribute to Development Process:
- Actively propose alternative garment executions to optimize design, quality, and price targets.
- Collaborate with the Product Development team on generating ideas and bringing collections from concept to completion.
- Source fabrics and trims.
- Daily liaison with manufacturers and suppliers worldwide.
- Coordinate and monitor all activities related to fabric, trimming, and accessory suppliers.
- Testing materials and products to different standards
- Daily liaison with testing labls
- Coordinate and monitor all activities related to testing, and ensure we obtain the right results
- Ensure compliance with EU regulations and manage regulatory affairs, including product registration, notification, and safety assessments.
- Technical Design:
- Produce technical sketches (CADs) using Adobe Illustrator.
- Assist in garment quality checks, labeling, photographing, and organizing samples.
- Obtain approval for designs from key stakeholders.
- Maintain Critical Path & Project planning.
- Assist in time planning for the design and marketing calendar to meet deadlines.
- Liaise with global suppliers, factories, and internal departments (marketing, sales, warehousing, and accounts).
- Ensure effective communication and collaboration within the Product Development team.
- Responsible for preparing, maintaining, and following up on all work documents (e.g., tech pack, workbooks, measurements chart, fitting comments).
- Design Skills and Knowledge:
- Demonstrate strong design skills and knowledge.
- Good understanding of garment construction.
- Communication and Software Proficiency:
- Excellent verbal communication skills.
- Adobe Creative Suite competence is a must.
- Skills in Google Docs, Gmail, and Microsoft Office Suite.
- Research and Innovation:
- Proficient and thorough research skills.
- An interest in innovation and creativity.
- Personal Attributes:
- Ability to use initiative.
- Thorough and detail-oriented.
- Ambitious with a desire to succeed.
- Ability to work in a structured and timely manner under pressure within a team environment.
- Educational Background:
- Must have a degree or be currently studying for a degree within the Fashion Industry or material science industry.
- Company pension
- On-site parking
- Work from home
- Monday to Friday
- Bonus scheme
- Performance bonus
- Yearly bonus
- A-Level or equivalent (preferred)
- Product development: 1 year (preferred)
- Leeds (required)
- Leeds: Relocate before starting work (required)
- Work Location: Hybrid remote in Leeds
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