Assistant Product Developer

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About Our Client

Our client is a leading manufacturer of sports and entertainment merchandise, including apparel, accessories, toys, collectibles, and novelty items. With major licenses and a robust infrastructure, dedicated team, and diverse product range, the company is continuously reaching new heights.

Their success hinges on their ability to innovate with new designs, ideas, and manufacturing techniques across various categories.

Position: Assistant Product Developer

We are seeking an Assistant Product Developer to join our growing apparel department, supporting the team in achieving its objectives at every level.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in product development to ensure products are commercially viable and align with the range for wholesale and DTC customers.
• Support the development of the range plan.
• Collaborate across departments.
• Liaise and negotiate with suppliers to meet cost, margin, and pricing requirements.
• Conduct ongoing material, fabric, and trend research; present findings internally and to clients.
• Communicate directly with factories/suppliers during product development and visit them as needed.
• Assist with initial costings and collaborate with finance on RRP and final pricing.
• Address product-related queries across departments.

Sample Management:

• Monitor sampling costs and track budgets.
• Prepare showroom samples and ensure timely arrival of all samples.
• Manage prototypes and sales samples, tracking deliveries.

Trade Shows:

• Support administrative and logistical aspects of annual trade shows.
• Report to the Design & Product Manager to align with the company vision.

Market Research:

• Conduct physical and online shopping for competitive analysis.
• Perform category reviews and generate new product ideas.
• Visit exhibitions and trade shows as required.

Analysis:

• Use category reviews to inform product development decisions.
• Travel nationally and internationally as needed.

Candidate Requirements:

• Open to graduates and entry-level candidates, ideally with one year of internship experience and a passion for fashion and career development.
• Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator is required.
• Strong team player with initiative.
• Own transportation is necessary due to limited public transport options.

Benefits:

• 20 days of annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Office-based work Monday to Friday.
• Subsidised gym membership at Everyone Active gyms after successful probation.