Manchester City Centre
Office based role no hybrid offered
Salary dependant on experience from £35k-£45k upwards region.
Product Developer
Central Manchester
Full-Time Office Based
Our client is a fast growing multi branded business and due to continuing growth we are looking for a experience PD with minimum 4 plus years. Within your role you will work closely with Designers, Merchandisers and GT team to translate design concepts into commercially viable products in line with the brand’s aesthetic and market position.
Taking initial handover sheets from design team and building clear and accurate technical specification packs for every product
Source fabrics, trims, and components that align with quality and cost goals.
Giving clear and accurate information throughout the whole process to ensure salesman samples and bulk production reflect the desired brand
quality, performance, fit and values.
Working closely with Garment Technologist on fit sessions, reviewing samples, and communicating changes to factories and suppliers.
Liaise with overseas and local suppliers, factories, and agents to track progress and resolve development issues.
Ensure all products comply with size standards, garment construction, labelling, and quality requirements.
Partner with merchandisers, designers, and production to align on pricing, and margin goals.
Managing and creating critical paths and sample timelines to ensure the development process was clearly outlined.
Drilling down into costings, guiding teams to ensure understanding across fabric usages, packaging costs and profit margins.
Taking the lead on all cost negotiations with suppliers to ensure that targets were met.
Working with the Sourcing Manager to onboard new suppliers and products and ensuring all clearly understood.
Giving advice on where savings could be made.