Brand Product & Packaging Developer

Jellycat; Greater London; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Jellycat is seeking a proactive Product Development professional to lead branded merchandise from concept to production sign-off. You will translate creative concepts into specification-ready materials, manage timelines, approvals and critical paths for launches, and ensure samples are feasible, cost-effective and production-ready.

You will partner with design, production, compliance and quality teams to deliver high-quality products that meet safety and commercial requirements, maintain

Qualifications

• Experience in product development within branded merchandise, packaging, POS, accessories or premium consumer products.
• A strong understanding of product development, sampling and production processes.
• Experience working with global suppliers and manufacturing partners.
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong communication skills and confidence working with cross-functional teams.
• Exceptional attention to detail and a commitment to quality.
• Commercial awareness and an understanding of brand standards.
• A proactive, solution-focused approach and the ability to manage complexity.
• A collaborative and adaptable working style.
• A passion for creating high-quality physical products.

Responsibilities

• Leading the development of branded merchandise, packaging, POS materials and activation products from concept through to production sign-off.
• Turning creative and marketing concepts into product specifications, materials and finishes that meet brand standards.
• Managing development timelines, approvals and critical paths to support launches and campaigns.
• Coordinating sampling, prototyping and testing to ensure products are feasible, cost-effective and production-ready.
• Maintaining accurate product specifications and development documentation throughout the product lifecycle.
• Partnering with design, production, compliance and quality teams to deliver products that meet quality, safety and commercial requirements.
• Managing development and production samples, ensuring clear organisation, version control and traceability.
• Building strong relationships with suppliers and manufacturers, overseeing briefs, samples, revisions and approvals.
• Supporting the identification and onboarding of new suppliers to expand capability and innovation.
• Monitoring cost, quality and product information to ensure production sign-off requirements are met.

Skills

Branded merchandise product dev

Product development processes

Global suppliers

Organisational skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Brand standards

Proactive problem solving

Collaborative work style

Passion for physical products

Job description

Jellycat is seeking a proactive Product Development professional to lead branded merchandise from concept to production sign-off. You will translate creative concepts into specification-ready materials, manage timelines, approvals and critical paths for launches, and ensure samples are feasible, cost-effective and production-ready.

You will partner with design, production, compliance and quality teams to deliver high-quality products that meet safety and commercial requirements, maintain