Director of Product Development — Sustainable Innovation

Troubadour; England; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A performance bag company in the UK is seeking a Director of Product Development to lead sourcing, development, and production processes. This role focuses on creating and managing product timelines while ensuring high-quality standards. The ideal candidate will have 7–10 years of experience in product development and a strong grasp of sustainability and materials innovation. Join a dynamic team committed to pushing creativity and performance boundaries within a hybrid working environment.

Qualifications

• 7–10 years’ experience in product development, sourcing, or materials innovation.
• Deep technical knowledge of materials, construction, and manufacturing methods.
• Strong grasp of sustainability standards and certifications.

Responsibilities

• Own the end-to-end process from design handover through sourcing and production.
• Create and manage seasonal line plans and production milestones.
• Collaborate closely with design and factories for product development.

Skills

Product development

Sourcing

Materials innovation

Supplier management

Project management

Job description

A performance bag company in the UK is seeking a Director of Product Development to lead sourcing, development, and production processes. This role focuses on creating and managing product timelines while ensuring high-quality standards. The ideal candidate will have 7–10 years of experience in product development and a strong grasp of sustainability and materials innovation. Join a dynamic team committed to pushing creativity and performance boundaries within a hybrid working environment.