Lead Product Developer — Garment Tech & Fit Leader

TRP RECRUITMENT; Watford; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Global streetwear brand in Watford is seeking a Senior Product Developer to drive the end-to-end development lifecycle, from design handover to SMS stage, ensuring calendars and trackers are followed and milestones met.

You will lead fit sessions, approve prototypes and shipment samples, develop technical packs and size charts, own the critical path, mentor junior technologists, and collaborate with design, production and sourcing to deliver quality garments on time.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• In-depth knowledge of garment construction techniques.
• Extensive background in fit, fabric development, finishes, and construction details.
• Experience working on a wholesale business model.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full product development lifecycle from design handover to SMS stage, following Calendar timelines and tracker updates.
• Lead all fit sessions (Proto to Shipment Samples), approving prototypes, PPS and shipment samples against brand standards for fit, quality and construction.
• Develop and maintain technical packs, size charts, construction standards and the testing manual, ensuring garments meet quality, durability and compliance requirements.
• Approve fabrics, trims, lab dips and materials, coordinating with suppliers to resolve development issues and approving print/embroidery techniques.
• Own the critical path, tracking sample submissions, approvals and shipments, flagging risks early and proposing solutions to avoid delays.
• Communicate directly with factories and suppliers, building strong working relationships and managing marketing/shipment samples end-to-end.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with design, production and sourcing, supporting internal meetings, range reviews and product presentations.
• Diagnose and resolve technical, fit, fabric and construction issues, recommending innovations to improve quality and efficiency.
• Mentor junior garment technologists and share best practice to uphold technical standards across the team.

Skills

Excel

Garment construction

Fabric development

Wholesale experience

Job description

Global streetwear brand in Watford is seeking a Senior Product Developer to drive the end-to-end development lifecycle, from design handover to SMS stage, ensuring calendars and trackers are followed and milestones met.

You will lead fit sessions, approve prototypes and shipment samples, develop technical packs and size charts, own the critical path, mentor junior technologists, and collaborate with design, production and sourcing to deliver quality garments on time.