Junior Product Developer - Streetwear

The Retail Partnership Ltd; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A fashion brand based in Birmingham seeks a Junior Production Merchandiser. In this role, you will oversee production processes, manage critical paths, and ensure timely deliveries of samples. Ideal candidates will have a fashion-related education or experience, strong organizational skills, and a positive attitude towards learning. This opportunity allows you to grow in the dynamic field of fashion merchandising, working closely with design and operations teams.

Qualifications

• Experience or education in fashion design or buying.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Willingness to learn and develop in a fashion role.

Responsibilities

• Allocate tech packs to factories and collaborate with design.
• Ensure timely delivery of samples for selection meetings.
• Manage critical paths for production and sampling.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication

Education

Fashion-related education

Job description

We are looking for a passionate and detail-oriented Junior Production Merchandiser to join a fashion forward brand.
Based in Birmingham, this role is open to experienced professionals or recent graduates from a fashion-related background who are eager to learn and grow in a dynamic environment. You will be overseeing production, managing critical path and fit samples, ensuring on time deliveries.

Main Responsibilities will include:

• Allocate tech packs to factories for sampling and collaborate with the design team to resolve any queries.
• Follow up on samples to ensure timely delivery for selection meetings, file and organize samples, and update sample rails by supplier.
• Oversee critical path management, track and manage sampling and production critical paths for each supplier and ensure all key dates are met to achieve on-time delivery.
• Conduct weekly critical path meetings with suppliers to review progress and address any issues.
• Create and refine style specifications, including grading for various sizes and territories.
• Review and approve fit samples, providing feedback on prototypes (Protos), pre-production samples (PPS), and production samples (PS) to suppliers.
• Update the critical path with new purchase orders and oversee production to ensure deadlines are met.
• Work closely with the operations team on packaging and shipping requirements.

Person Specifications:

• Have experience or a fashion education across design or buying or a related field.
• Prior experience in product development or production is a plus, but our client are open to training the right candidate.
• Strong attention to detail and highly organised.
• Positive person with a willingness to learn and grow in a fashion role.