Junior Product Developer

Dovetail Recruitment Ltd; Pennington; Hybrid; GBP 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic creative agency in Lymington is seeking a Junior Product Developer to support innovative packaging and accessory projects. Candidates should have 1-2 years of FMCG experience and strong organizational skills. Responsibilities include coordinating projects from concept to production, liaising with suppliers, and supporting project documentation. This role offers a competitive salary of around £32,000, hybrid working options, and additional benefits such as holiday and on-site parking.

Benefits

22 days holiday plus bank holidays

Free on-site parking

Hybrid working – 1 day per week from home

Qualifications

• 1–2 years’ experience in FMCG product development, packaging, or merchandising.
• Experience liaising with suppliers in the Far East is highly desirable.
• Strong administration and organization skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Support packaging projects from concept to production.
• Coordinate samples and maintain accurate specifications.
• Liaise with suppliers and prepare project documentation.

Skills

FMCG experience

Supplier coordination

Communication skills

Organization skills

Analytical mindset

Tools

Microsoft Office

Adobe Illustrator

Job description

Junior Product Developer – Packaging & Accessories

Location: Lymington, Hampshire, UK

Salary: Circa £32k DOE

Job Type: Full-Time / Permanent

An Exciting Opportunity

A unique opportunity has arisen for a Junior Product Developer to join a fast-growing creative agency delivering innovative packaging and accessory solutions across the beauty, health, and lifestyle sectors. This role is ideal for candidates with 1–2 years’ FMCG experience in product development, NPD, merchandising, or packaging who are ready to take the next step in their career.

Key Responsibilities

• Support packaging and accessory projects from concept to production.
• Coordinate samples, manage feedback, and maintain accurate specifications, Bill of Materials (BOMs), artwork, and costing.
• Liaise with suppliers and factories, including Far East partners.
• Prepare client presentations, reports, and project documentation.
• Monitor project timelines, budgets, and quality standards.
• Conduct competitor and trend research to support product innovation.

Knowledge & Experience

• 1–2 years’ FMCG experience in NPD, product development, packaging, merchandising, or supply chain, including BOMs, specifications, and supplier coordination.
• Experience working with Far East suppliers is highly desirable.
• Strong administration, organisation, and communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office; Adobe Illustrator or similar software is a plus.
• Analytical mindset; comfortable working with product data, costs, and timelines.

Salary & Benefits

• Circa £32,000 DOE
• 22 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Free on-site parking
• Hybrid working – 1 day per week from home
• Monday – Friday, 9am – 5 : 30pm

Why Apply

Join a creative, collaborative NPD team and gain exposure to exciting packaging and accessory projects across multiple sectors. This is an excellent opportunity to grow your career, develop your skills, and make a tangible impact on innovative products.