Merchandise Product Lead: End-to-End Development

Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group in the United Kingdom is seeking a Product Development Lead for Consumer Products to steer the end-to-end lifecycle of merchandise, from concept through production. You will align with brand vision, quality standards, and commercial goals, acting as the liaison between Merchandising and external vendors to manage timelines and approvals.

The role covers design direction, cost/timeline management, and maintenance of development tools such as line sheets and

Qualifications

• Associates degree or equivalent experience required.
• At least 3 years in retail, preferably entertainment.
• Fast-paced environment, prioritization skills.
• Strong attention to detail and organization.
• English fluency preferred, both spoken and written.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end product development for merchandise collections across all categories.
• Communicate with vendors, sampling timelines, and product approvals to ensure on-time delivery.
• Lead design direction with vendors, providing clear creative guidance and feedback to ensure alignment with brand vision, quality standards, and commercial objectives.
• Track development pipeline, calendars, costs, and production milestones to ensure alignment with launch schedules.
• Partner with Merchandising, Show Teams and Creative/Brand teams to translate concepts into viable, production-ready products.
• Ensure all products meet quality, design, and brand standards prior to production approval.
• Identify and resolve development issues, including potential production delays and cost challenges.
• Maintain accurate product development documentation, including specs, samples, pricing, and vendor records.
• Support seasonal launches, special projects, and new store/show rollouts.
• Continuously improve product development processes to increase efficiency, speed, and quality outcomes.
• Maintain merchandising toolkits aligned with brand standards across locations.

Skills

Fluent English

Time management

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Adaptability

Education

Associates degree in Business, Merchandising, Design, Supply Chain Management, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Adobe Products

Job description

Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group in the United Kingdom is seeking a Product Development Lead for Consumer Products to steer the end-to-end lifecycle of merchandise, from concept through production. You will align with brand vision, quality standards, and commercial goals, acting as the liaison between Merchandising and external vendors to manage timelines and approvals.

The role covers design direction, cost/timeline management, and maintenance of development tools such as line sheets and