Graduate Product Developer

Zest; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Zest is seeking a Graduate Product Developer to join our growing NPD team. You will help take concepts through to launch, bringing fresh ideas and energy to innovative food products.

The role is customer facing, working closely with one of the UK’s favourite retailers, and regular travel is a key part of the position. You will be supported by experienced developers while you learn the full development journey, from concept to market-ready products, with ample opportunity to grow your skills in a

Qualifications

• Creativity and innovative thinking are essential for turning briefs into market-ready products.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills to work with retailers and internal teams.

Responsibilities

• Translate customer briefs into innovative, market-ready products.
• Participate in full product development journey from concept to launch.
• Represent the business with confidence in front of key stakeholders.
• Work with retailers and internal teams to meet customer needs.
• Travel regularly as a core part of the role.

Skills

Creativity

Communication

Education

UK food related degree

Job description

Are you a food graduate with a genuine passion for developing exciting new products and a creative streak that refuses to sit still? We are working with a leading FMCG food manufacturer who is looking for a Graduate Product Developer to join their growing NPD team, bringing fresh ideas and boundless energy to a business that thrives on innovation.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone at the start of their career to get hands‑on experience across the full product development journey, from concept through to launch. You will be encouraged to think outside the box, challenge convention and bring genuinely inventive thinking to every project you touch, all while learning from experienced developers who will help shape your skills for the future.

The role is customer facing and will see you working closely with one of the UK’s favourite retailers, so confidence, professionalism and a collaborative mindset are essential. You will need to feel comfortable representing the business in front of key stakeholders while translating customer briefs into innovative, market‑ready products.

To be considered you will need a UK food related degree, a full driving licence and access to a car, as travel will form a regular part of this role. Above all you will need that rare spark of creativity that turns a good product developer into a brilliant one.

This is a rare chance to join a well‑established, forward‑thinking manufacturer at the very beginning of your NPD career, with genuine scope to grow and make your mark.

Please note, our client is unable to accept visa applications for this role.