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Product Developer – Maternity Cover (1 year Fixed-Term Contract)

Erdem

London

On-site

GBP 100,000 - 125,000

Full time

30+ days ago

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An established industry player is seeking a skilled Product Developer to join their dynamic team in London. This role involves supporting the development of ready-to-wear styles while ensuring quality and aesthetic standards are met. You will collaborate closely with technical and pattern teams, manage suppliers, and oversee raw materials to drive product excellence. If you have a passion for luxury fashion and possess strong analytical and negotiation skills, this is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in a creative environment.

3+ years in Product Development at luxury positioning.
In-depth knowledge of garment construction and raw materials.

Develop RTW styles within budget and critical path.
Manage supplier information and ensure quality standards.

Garment Construction Knowledge

Negotiation Skills

Analytical Skills

Problem Solving

Team Player

Degree in Relevant Field

PLM / PDM Software

MS Office

Product Developer

Job Description:

A studio based role, supporting the development team function with regards to RTW. To support and drive margin while delivering quality and aesthetic brand requirements. This role reports into the RTW Product Development Manager.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

Working within the PD team to develop RTW styles to the business critical path and budget
Driving product by elevation of quality, working closely with technical and pattern teams
Co-ordinate and drive all raw materials in order to achieve required dates
Clear understanding of MOQ’s and pricing for garment make and raw materials Ensuring style send outs are managed with correct supplier(s)
Data management; Zedonk, Trim sheets all to required critical path
Supplier management, ensuring clarity of information for sampling
Identification and management of cost price and risk attributes within styles
Participation in pre-show activities
Management of production handover / sealing dates, ensuring product is resolved sufficiently in order for production to commence

Requirements:

Degree level or similar 3+ years of experience within Product Development at luxury positioning within softs, embellished pieces such as gowns, cocktail corseted dresses, engineered prints and embroideries.
In depth knowledge of garment construction, finishings, raw materials and components
Organised, efficient and critical path focused Negotiation skills with third parties PLM / PDM experience would be an advantage + MS office skills Initiative and drive
Team player
Good communication skills
Analytical and problem solving

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