Junior Product Developer - Sportswear (Hybrid Manchester)

Fanatics Commerce; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Fanatics Commerce is seeking a Junior Product Developer to support the Product Development team in end-to-end processes. You will work with Design, Sourcing, and Production to ensure licensed sportswear products meet quality standards.

Hybrid work from Manchester office, reporting to a Senior Product Developer, with hands-on exposure to tech packs and data-driven improvements. This entry-level role emphasizes collaboration, learning, and operational excellence, including maintaining trackers,

Qualifications

• Interest in product development, sportswear, or apparel with willingness to learn.
• Ability to maintain accuracy across multiple development trackers and BOMs.
• Proactive attitude and willingness to support the wider team.

Responsibilities

• Support BOMs and Tech Packs, ensuring documentation meets standards.
• Assist with labels, badges, trims, and sample coordination with internal/external partners.
• Help track sample flow (protos, SMS, fit samples) and update development calendars.
• Contribute to basic metrics and reporting for on-time sample performance.

Skills

Product development

Attention to detail

Strong communicator

Excel proficiency

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Relevant degree in Product Development, Fashion, Textiles

Tools

PLM systems

Excel

Job description

Fanatics Commerce is seeking a Junior Product Developer to support the Product Development team in end-to-end processes. You will work with Design, Sourcing, and Production to ensure licensed sportswear products meet quality standards.

Hybrid work from Manchester office, reporting to a Senior Product Developer, with hands-on exposure to tech packs and data-driven improvements. This entry-level role emphasizes collaboration, learning, and operational excellence, including maintaining trackers,