Product Developer

Represent; Bolton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the retail apparel and fashion industry is seeking a Menswear Product Developer. The role involves overseeing product styles from concept to launch, ensuring quality and adherence to timelines. The ideal candidate will have luxury experience and a relevant degree, along with strong collaboration and problem-solving skills. This position offers a dynamic work environment with opportunities for growth and a commitment to sustainability.

Benefits

25 x days holiday per year

Company bonus scheme

Staff discount

£1,000 annual company gift card

On site gym with dedicated personal trainers

Electric vehicle scheme

Pension & life assurance

Private medical insurance

Qualifications

• 2-3 years relevant luxury experience.
• Experience working with Luxury apparel brands.
• Excellent garment construction knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end execution of product styles from concept to launch.
• Coordinate daily communication with suppliers to address challenges.
• Attend key fabric trade fairs to stay informed on industry trends.

Skills

Problem Solving

Collaboration

Commercial Awareness

Education

Relevant Degree

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Job description

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We are seeking a highly organized and proactive Menswear Product Developer to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will oversee the execution of styles from concept through to final launch, working closely with the design and technical teams to ensure that products meet the brand’s high standards for quality, fit, and aesthetic. You will collaborate with key stakeholders to manage the product development process, from fabric selection to production, and ensure timely delivery of market-ready products.

What you’ll be doing:

• Manage the end-to-end execution of product styles from concept to launch, ensuring adherence to timelines, quality standards, and product specifications.
• Take ownership of day-to-day operational tasks in product development, ensuring that all objectives set by the Product Manager are met in alignment with the company’s vision.
• Independently manage and prioritize your workload, ensuring that tech packs are of the highest quality, detailed, and can be accurately executed by factories to produce high-quality first prototypes.
• Expertly create Bill of Materials (BOMs) with meticulous attention to detail, ensuring accuracy and clarity for factories.
• Coordinate daily communication with suppliers, providing clear and consistent updates on progress and addressing any challenges or issues that arise.
• Own the cost engineering process by working closely with suppliers to obtain detailed cost breakdowns, analyse cost components, and negotiate to achieve target prices while upholding product quality and margin requirements.
• Collaborate with the Menswear Designer on the development of new fabrics, trims, and logo designs, ensuring they align with the brand’s aesthetic and market positioning.
• Work closely with the Designer to deliver high-quality products that meet target margins while maintaining the brand’s design integrity.
• Provide both creative and technical expertise to ensure all garments are designed and developed with functionality and fit in mind.
• Attend key fabric trade fairs and visit stores in style capitals to stay informed on industry trends, brand adjacencies, and new fabric innovations.
• Interact frequently with factories and fabric mills, conducting site visits or video meetings to assess production capabilities, resolve issues, and inspect key health and safety standards as outlined in the supplier manual.
• Prioritize sustainable fabrics, trims, and packaging options, aligning with the brand’s commitment to sustainability where possible.
• Regularly assess and appraise factory performance, providing feedback to the Product Manager & Technical Manager to ensure production standards are met.
• Ensure the current supply base is compliant with the brand’s ethical and operational standards, maintaining transparency across all processes.
• Participate in fit sessions and prototype reviews, providing technical guidance and feedback to ensure optimal fit and quality.
• Identify styles that require wear testing, coordinating with the appropriate teams to conduct testing and ensure product durability and functionality.
• Maintain and regularly update the sample tracker report, ensuring all sample statuses and details are accurately reflected.
  
  

What you’ll need:

• Collaborative, non-political approach
• Demonstrate a pro-active approach to problem solving
• Flexible and open to evolving business needs and priorities
• Experience in a fast-paced environment
• Appropriate qualification in apparel sector or equivalent work experience
• Substantial experience working in Product creation function
• Experience working with Luxury apparel brands
• Excellent garment construction and engineering skills
• Sound understanding of fabrics
• Knowledge of pattern making an advantage but not essential
• Strong commercial awareness with an ability to identify risk and confidently provide solutions
• Extensive knowledge of Adobe Illustrator, Excel, PowerPoint &Word
• Ability to analyse Costing Bom’s and offer viable solutions and ideas
• Hands on when required. Be prepared to assist at all levels
• Experience in dealing with target prices & obtaining initial cost prices.
  
  

You have…

• 2-3 years relevant luxury experience.
• A passion for menswear design and the branded market.
• A relevant degree.
• Travelled to factories and key style capitals.
• Excellent garment construction knowledge
  
  

You might have…

• Branded apparel experience.
• Knowledge and passion for sustainability.
  
  

We would ideally like you to …

• Experience with low MOQ suppliers
• Flexible and open to evolving business needs and priorities
• Own the role and make things happen.
• Strong commercial awareness with an ability to identify product risk and confidently provide solutions
• Experience in a fast-paced environment
• Love Product!
  
  

Benefits (HQ)

• 25 x days holiday per year
• Company bonus scheme
• Staff discount
• £1,000 annual company gift card
• On site gym with dedicated personal trainers
• Electric vehicle scheme
• Pension & life assurance
• Private medical insurance
  
  

Working Pattern (HQ)

4 days in office 1 day WFH

Location

HQ – Unit 1, Northgate Close, Horwich, Bolton, BL6 6PQ

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Product Management and Marketing

• Industries

  Retail Apparel and Fashion

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