Hardlines Product Development Coordinator

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26.04.2025

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10.06.2025

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Job Description:

Job Title: Product Development Co-ordinator

Client Location: London - Hybrid working - Flexible

Starting: ASAP

Salary/Pay Rate: up to £50 per hour - (Part time / 3 days a week)

Hours: Part-time

Duration: 10 months contract

We’re looking for a Hardlines Product Development Co-ordinator to join our client's EMEA Consumer Products team. This role will support product development and execution across our portfolio, with a focus on hardlines and adjacent categories. Occasional travel may be required. This a part time 10 month contract is role based in London, offering up to £50 per hour (PAYE).

The Role

As Product Development Co-ordinator, you will be the key creative point of contact for a group of assigned licensees and partners. You’ll manage the creative review process, provide guidance on asset usage, and ensure that all products align with brand guidelines and legal requirements.

You’ll:

• Guide partners through onboarding and use of internal product development tools
• Review product concepts, artwork and packaging to ensure alignment with style guides
• Communicate creative feedback clearly and constructively to resolve design challenges
• Maintain timely correspondence with internal teams, agencies, and licensees
• Manage multiple deadlines and ensure contractual approval timelines are met
• Stay up to date with EMEA retail and design trends

Who You Are

• You have a keen eye for detail and strong visual judgement
• You understand what makes compelling consumer products, particularly in the hardlines space
• You’re confident providing clear creative direction when needed
• You thrive in a fast-paced environment and are highly organised
• You’re a strong communicator with excellent time-management skills
• You have a solid understanding of the licensing landscape across EMEA and globally
• You’re collaborative and proactive, able to juggle multiple projects effectively

Your Background

• Good experience in product development, marketing, or licensing within the consumer products industry
• Familiarity with the Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Slides, etc.)
• Proficiency in English is required; an additional European language is a plus
• Must be able to work from our London office on a regular basis (flexible attendance can be discussed)

Client Description:

Our Client is the world’s leading streaming entertainment service. Headquartered in California, they’re proud of their unique company culture. This organization has offices all over the world, and has continued to grow for almost 25 years. They now play an active role in production and distribution of original and award-winning content.

Aquent is dedicated to improving inclusivity & is proudly an equal opportunities employer. We encourage applications from under-represented groups & are committed to providing support to applicants with disabilities. We aim to provide reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, to those with a medical condition, disability or neurodivergence.