Product Developer

Join Our Client's Team as an Apparel Product Developer!

Annual Salary: £33,000 - £38,000

Location: Watford

Job Type: 1 Year Fixed Term Contract (Maternity Cover)

Are you passionate about sportswear and activewear? Do you have a knack for garment construction and love working with suppliers from around the globe? If so, we want you on our team!

What You'll Do:

• Collaborate Creatively: Work closely with designers and internal teams to develop stunning styles and collections, managing around 200 SKUs per season.
• Innovate with Fabrics: Source and develop new fabrics each season, ensuring they meet our high standards for cost and quality.
• Liaise with Factories: Maintain daily communication with factories, coordinating all activities related to development, approval, and supplier communication.
• Precision in Production: Provide clear instructions to factories, create measurement charts, and ensure garments meet specifications for UK and global teams.
• Fitting Sessions: Organize and manage fitting sessions, providing detailed feedback from proto stage to production.
• Optimize Designs: Propose alternative garment executions to achieve the best design, quality, and price.
• Timely Deliveries: Manage time and action plans to ensure timely delivery of high-quality samples.
• Critical Path Management: Oversee the entire process from initial prototypes to bulk production, ensuring strict adherence to timelines.
• Sample Management: Send out PP & shipment samples, resolve QC issues, and ensure all samples are ready for photo shoots and orders.

What You Bring:

• Experience: Minimum 3 years in apparel product development within sportswear, activewear, and athleisure.
• Technical Skills: In-depth knowledge of garment construction, pattern cutting, and technical fabrics.
• Excel Proficiency: Strong skills in Microsoft Excel.
• Global Supplier Management: Experience working with suppliers in the Far East and managing wholesale business models.
• Bonus Points: Experience in sport accessories development.

Why Join Us?

• Competitive Salary: Based on your experience.
• Dynamic Environment: Work with a vibrant team in a fast-paced setting.
• Global Exposure: Engage with global brands and market-leading products.

Ready to make your mark in the world of sportswear? Apply now and be part of our exciting journey!

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