Junior Product Developer

Represent Clothing Inc.

Horwich

On-site

GBP 28,000 - 38,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday per year

Annual leave purchase scheme

Company bonus scheme

Staff discount

£1,000 annual company gift card

On site gym with trainers

Electric vehicle scheme

Pension & life assurance

Private medical insurance

Job summary

Represent Clothing Inc. in Horwich is seeking a highly organised Junior Menswear Product Developer. You will support the product team through concept-to-launch, manage samples, costings and BOMs, and liaise with suppliers to keep development on schedule.

The role works closely with design, technical and merchandising to uphold brand quality. You will assist with new fabrics, trims, logos, and lab dips while maintaining PLM data and supplier communications.

Qualifications

2-3 years' relevant experience in luxury/jersey is advantageous.
Develop commercial awareness and willingness to flag risks.
Experience in a fast-paced product creation function.
Relevant fashion/textiles qualification or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

Support end-to-end execution of product styles from concept to launch.
Manage day-to-day operational tasks under Product Manager guidance.
Create BOMs with attention to detail for factories.
Coordinate daily supplier communication and progress updates.
Assist with development of fabrics, trims and logos.
Interact with factories and fabric mills via regular video meetings.
Monitor factory performance and ensure ethical/brand standards.
Own sample tracking and chase suppliers for updates.
Provide admin support and raise SMS purchase orders.
Maintain PLM product data and prepare for meetings.

Skills

BOMs

Costing

Garment construction

Jersey fabrics

Adobe Illustrator

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Factories liaison

Product development

Education

Fashion/Textiles degree

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Job description

We are seeking a highly organised and proactive Junior Menswear Product Developer to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will support the Product Developer and wider team in taking styles from concept through to final launch, helping to ensure that products meet the brand's high standards for quality, fit, and aesthetic. Working closely with the design, technical, and merchandising teams, you will help manage the day-to-day product development process, from sample management to costing support, and play a key part in delivering high quality products to market on time.

What you'll be doing:

Support the end-to-end execution of product styles from concept to launch, helping to ensure adherence to timelines, quality standards, and product specifications.
Manage day to day operational tasks across the business unit with growing independence, working towards the objectives set by the Product Manager and Product Developer.
Expertly create Bill of Materials (BOMs) with strong attention to detail, ensuring accuracy and clarity for factories.
Coordinate daily communication with suppliers, providing clear and consistent updates on progress and addressing any challenges or issues that arise.
Support the product team with the development of new fabrics, trims, and logo designs, ensuring they align with the brand's aesthetic and market positioning.
Interact frequently with factories and fabric mills, conducting regular video meetings to progress day to day tasks, chase and review new development, and resolve issues as they arise.
Help monitor factory performance, feeding back to the Product Manager & Technical Manager to ensure production standards are met.
Help ensure the current supply base remains compliant with the brand's ethical and operational standards, supporting transparency across all processes.
Take ownership of sample tracking with minimal oversight, keeping all sample statuses and details accurately up to date and chasing suppliers for updates as needed.
Provide general administrative support to the product team as required.
Raise and manage SMS purchase orders with suppliers to keep sampling on schedule.
Maintain accurate, up-to-date product data in the PLM system.
Prepare for team and supplier meetings, including agendas, samples, and follow-up actions.
Support lab dip and wash development, liaising with suppliers to progress approvals.
Support development across all product types within the range.

Support the Product Developer in obtaining costing breakdowns and analysing cost components to help achieve target prices, while upholding product quality and margin requirements.
Experience Dependent: Take ownership of small product categories, managing the full development cycle for selected styles or collection from initial concept through to launch, with guidance from the Product Developer.

What you'll need:

Collaborative, non-political approach
Demonstrate a pro-active approach to problem solving
Flexible and open to evolving business needs and priorities
Experience in a fast-paced environment
A developing commercial awareness, with a willingness to flag risks and suggest solutions
Some exposure to target prices and obtaining initial cost prices (desirable).
A relevant qualification in fashion or textiles or equivalent work experience
Substantial experience working in Product creation function
Exposure to luxury or branded apparel is an advantage
Accessories experience is desirable
A good understanding of garment construction
Sound understanding of fabrics, particularly in jersey.

Knowledge of pattern making is an advantage but not essential
Good working knowledge of Adobe Illustrator, Excel, PowerPoint & Word
Hands on when required. Be prepared to assist at all levels

You have...

2-3 years' relevant experience (luxury and jersey is an advantage)
A passion for menswear design and the branded market
A relevant degree.
An openness to travel to factories and fabric suppliers.
A good working knowledge of garment construction

We would ideally like you to ...

Flexible and open to evolving business needs and priorities
Own the role and make things happen.
A developing commercial awareness, with a willingness to flag product risks and suggest solutions
Experience in a fast-paced environment
Love Product!

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