Apparel, Stationery & Accessories Product Developer

Genflow; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible, hybrid working

Opportunity to work on global brands

Autonomy to influence product output

Job summary

Genflow, located in London, is looking for a part-time Apparel, Stationery & Accessories Product Developer to lead the end-to-end development of products across their creator brands. This role entails translating creative concepts into commercially viable products, monitoring trends, and collaborating with designers. Key qualifications include product development experience and strong awareness of materials and trends. The position offers flexible, hybrid working, and opportunities to shape product output for globally recognized brands.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in product development preferably within apparel, stationery, accessories, or a related category.
• Strong understanding of materials, finishes, and production processes.
• Strong eye for design, with awareness of current trends in colour, pattern, and materials.
• Experience briefing and working collaboratively with designers.
• Commercial awareness, including costings, margins, and supplier negotiation.
• Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple product timelines.
• Strong attention to detail and a passion for quality.
• Collaborative and proactive, with a problem-solving mindset.
• Experience working with creator brands or lifestyle products is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end development of all apparel & lifestyle products.
• Translate creative concepts into commercially viable, production-ready products.
• Monitor fashion and lifestyle trends and apply these insights.
• Brief and collaborate with designers to develop designs.
• Source materials and manage production processes.
• Work closely with internal teams to align on product vision.
• Own supplier relationships and ensure product quality.

Skills

Product development experience

Knowledge of materials and finishes

Design awareness

Collaboration with designers

Commercial awareness

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving mindset

Job description

Location: London (Hybrid) | Contract: 12-month fixed term (maternity cover) | Working Pattern: 4 days per week

About Genflow

Genflow is a creator-led growth business that builds and scales consumer brands in partnership with the world's most influential talent. We combine product, content, commerce, and performance marketing to build culturally relevant brands with genuine global reach.

We move fast, we operate at the intersection of culture and commerce, and everything we build is designed to convert.

About the Role

We’re looking for a commercially minded and detail-oriented Apparel, Stationery & Accessories Product Developer to join us on a part-time, fixed-term basis. This role will lead the development of products across our creator brands—taking ideas from concept through to final production.

You’ll play a key role in shaping product ranges, identifying trends, and collaborating closely with creatives and suppliers to deliver high-quality, on-brand products that resonate with audiences and drive revenue.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end development of all apparel & lifestyle products (e.g. journals, planners, branded stationery, packaging, supplement accessories including tins, whisks & kitchenware)
• Translate creative concepts into commercially viable, production-ready products
• Monitor fashion and lifestyle trends across colour, fabrics, and prints, and apply these insights to product development
• Brief and collaborate with designers to develop CAD & print designs, artwork, and product sign off decks
• Source materials, finishes, and suppliers to achieve the best balance of quality, cost, and scalability
• Manage sampling, prototyping, and production processes
• Work closely with internal teams (creative, commercial, logistics) to align on product vision and timelines
• Own supplier relationships, including briefing, negotiation, and quality control
• Ensure all products meet brand standards and margin requirements

Requirements

• Proven experience in product development preferably within apparel, stationery, accessories, or a related category.
• Strong understanding of materials, finishes, and production processes.
• A strong eye for design, with awareness of current trends in colour, pattern, and materials.
• Experience briefing and working collaboratively with designers.
• Commercial awareness, including costings, margins, and supplier negotiation.
• Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple product timelines.
• Strong attention to detail and a passion for quality.
• Collaborative and proactive, with a problem-solving mindset.
• Experience working with creator brands or lifestyle products is a plus.

Working at Genflow

• Flexible, hybrid working.
• Opportunity to work on creator-led brands with global reach.
• Autonomy to shape and influence product output.