Product Developer - Menswear

SPOKE; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a proactive Product Developer to lead the lifecycle of menswear products from concept to completion. This role involves collaborating with internal teams and external suppliers, ensuring that products meet brand standards and customer expectations. You will manage tech packs, communicate with overseas suppliers, and maintain the Product Development Master Database. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in menswear, excellent time management skills, and a genuine passion for fashion. Join a dynamic team that values creativity, initiative, and collaboration, offering a flexible work environment and a range of benefits to support your professional growth.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus additional day per year

Vitality health insurance

3% pension matching

£500 annual learning budget

Flexible work schedule

Regular team socials

Generous trouser allowance

Qualifications

• 5 years experience in a similar menswear role is required.
• Knowledge of menswear construction and fit is beneficial.
• Experience with woven and jersey fabrics is essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage product development from design to final approval.
• Collaborate with stakeholders and suppliers throughout the process.
• Conduct seasonal competitor research and create product presentations.

Skills

Time Management

Communication

Project Management

Commercial Instincts

Fashion Knowledge

Education

5+ years in Product Development

Knowledge of Menswear

Tools

Google Docs

MS Office

Notion

Illustrator

Job description

As a Product Developer at Spoke, you will be self-motivated, proactive, and possess excellent time management skills, with the ability to adapt, work to tight deadlines, and deliver results within specified time frames. You must react quickly to changing demands and priorities.

Collaborate closely with internal stakeholders, manufacturers, and suppliers across the entire development process, ensuring our products align with brand standards and customer expectations. Working with the Production and Technical teams, you will manage the development lifecycle of products from initial design sketch to final approval, including:

1. Creating, managing, and maintaining detailed tech packs with the Technical Team for clarity to suppliers and factories.
2. Communicating with overseas suppliers in the Far East and Europe.
3. Ensuring prototypes are received on time, within brief, and budget.
4. Managing the BOM creation process, keeping it up-to-date and aligned with the critical path.
5. Maintaining the Product Development Master Database with current information on fabrics, materials, and trims.
6. Updating PD-related information on the Production Order Management System (POMS).
7. Proactively identifying and resolving potential issues affecting the brief and critical path during development.
8. Building and maintaining strong relationships with suppliers and factories.
9. Having a good working knowledge of Google Docs, MS Office, Notion, and Illustrator, with willingness to learn new systems.
10. CAD designing of sketches as needed for spec packs.

Additionally, you will assist in producing clear seasonal product briefs in coordination with Merchandising and Brand teams, including:

1. Conducting comprehensive seasonal competitor research.
2. Creating seasonal product presentations.
3. Maintaining the Product Development Concept Tracker for all developments.
4. Visiting trade shows as required.
5. Sourcing and negotiating fabrics, trims, and materials to meet the brief, COO, and budget.

Requirements

1. Minimum of 5 years experience in a similar menswear role.
2. Knowledge of menswear product, construction, and fit is beneficial.
3. Experience with multiple products including woven and jersey fabrics.

What will make you stand out:

1. Strong commercial instincts and understanding of what drives business success.
2. Hustle: ability to prioritize and take ownership in a low-structure environment.
3. Bias to action: proven ability to deliver results quickly.
4. Drive to improve and optimize processes.
5. Initiative, energy, comfort in unstructured environments, and versatility across roles.
6. Genuine interest in fashion, style, and menswear.

Benefits

1. Competitive salary and annual bonus.
2. 25 days holiday plus one additional day per year of service.
3. Vitality health insurance.
4. 3% pension matching.
5. £500 annual learning and development budget.
6. Flexible work: 4 days in the office and 1 day remote per week.
7. Regular team socials and events.
8. Generous 'trouser allowance'.