Junior Product Developer

The Fold; Greater London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fashion company in Greater London is seeking a Junior Product Developer to collaborate closely with the Buying and Production teams. Key responsibilities include assisting in creating tech packs, producing technical drawings, and sourcing raw materials. The ideal candidate will have strong skills in Photoshop and Illustrator, excellent communication abilities, and a keen attention to detail. This role offers a competitive package including 25 days holidays and various employee benefits.

Benefits

25 days holidays

Employee Assistance Programme

Pension salary sacrifice scheme

Clothing allowance

50% discount policy for friends and family

Enhanced maternity pay

Regular social events

Fully stocked snack cupboards

Qualifications

• Experience developing structured dresses, tops and jackets is a plus.
• A clear understanding of the design aesthetic of The Fold is required.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Design team with creating tech packs.
• Produce technical drawings for new styles.
• Raw material sourcing and updating suppliers.
• Responsible for trim sourcing and development.
• Launch tech packs directly with suppliers.

Skills

Photoshop

Illustrator

Microsoft Office

Communication

Time management

Problem analysis

Attention to detail

Job description

The Fold is looking for a Junior Product Developer to work very closely with the Buying, Production and Garment Tech teams.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Design team with creating tech packs - filling in BOMs and specifications for each product.
• Produce technical drawings for new styles
• Raw material sourcing - updating suppliers with seasonal mood boards and directing fabric sourcing based on these
• Responsible for trim sourcing and development
• Helping to create alignment of trim standards across multiple suppliers
• Launch tech packs directly with suppliers - ensuring sampling has been arranged and correct patterns sent or requested
• Ensure all work is accurate and clear to facilitate seamless communication with manufacturers
• Help build relationships with key new suppliers
• Assisting in ordering sampling and raising sampling POs
• Provide regular updates to designers on sample progress, material developments, and production challenges.
• Update and maintain sampling and product trackers
• Helping to update product BOMs following fittings and product sign-offs

Profile

• A clear understanding of the design aesthetic of The Fold
• Skilled with Photoshop and Illustrator
• Strong MicrosoftOffice skills
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Team player who collaborates with ease
• A strong organiser who prioritises with ease and understands the importance of excellent time management
• Demonstrates a ‘can-do’ attitude to work
• Ability to analyse problems and offer solutions
• A sharp eye and attention to detail, as this is a fast‑paced role
• Experience developing structured dresses, tops and jackets is a plus

Benefits and perks of working with The Fold

• 25 days holidays (including bank holidays)
• Buy additional holidays
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Pension salary sacrifice scheme
• Access to free Financial Advisors
• Grocery scheme to help you save money
• Clothing allowance
• A friends and family discount policy with 50% off full retail price
• Enhanced maternity pay
• Summer Friday hours
• Eye care
• Fully stocked snack cupboards, fruits and coffee & tea
• Regular Social Events - including summer and Christmas parties
• Volunteering

Our Culture

We are an ambitious, supportive, passionate team who love what we do. We are Founder‑led, and we lead by example – never compromising on our quality. We strive to uphold a values based working culture with five key principle across the business :

• Be Humbitious : Be ambitious for yourself and The Fold in a humble way - don’t be a diva.
• Wrap it up with a bow on it : Be a completer finisher, be able to trust others to take on a job completely and fully, and earn that same trust yourself.
• Be Empowered : Take on responsibility, share your views confidently but kindly, feel ownership, take pride in results,
• Fold Gold Standard : Quality and professionalism, don’t just ‘let it go’, pride ourselves on attention to detail and excellence in everything we do, deliver results.
• Embrace, pace, progress and adventure : Know that to fully embrace our ambition and our challenges, this will mean stepping out of your comfort zone - get comfortable being uncomfortable.

We promote a diverse and inclusive workplace which harnesses the benefits of the diversity of our team and strives to represent the communities in which we live and work. Our vision is to establish an environment that attracts individuals from a wide range of backgrounds and talents, empowering them to contribute their best and authentic selves. We welcome and encourage applications from those who share our commitment to fostering this inclusive and authentic work culture.