Product Developer

Prolight Concepts (UK) Ltd; Colne; Hybrid; GBP 36,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

37.5 hours per week

Permanent after probation

24 days holiday + birthday off

Company pension

Staff engagement days

Free on-site parking

Training and progression

Job summary

Prolight Concepts (UK) Ltd. is seeking a Product Developer to drive product concepts from idea to market and to lead testing, troubleshooting and refinement with close collaboration across Sales, Purchasing and Marketing.

The successful candidate will have hands-on product development experience in the event/AV space and a proactive, problem-solving mindset, supporting a growing global portfolio and staying ahead of industry trends.

Qualifications

• Technically-minded with commercial awareness and problem-solving abilities.
• Hands-on experience in product development, testing and troubleshooting.
• Experience in live events, AV or entertainment industries is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead product development from concept through testing and launch.
• Evaluate new and existing products to meet professional standards.
• Conduct hands-on testing, fault-finding and troubleshooting.
• Improve performance, usability and value of products.
• Collaborate with Sales, Marketing and Purchasing to align development with market needs.
• Provide technical training and maintain industry knowledge.

Skills

Event industry experience

Technical background

Product development experience

Problem-solving

Project management

Communication skills

Job description

Job title: Product Developer.

Location: Prolight Concepts (UK) Ltd, Edison Point, Regent Street, Colne, Lancashire, BB8 8LJ.

Salary: Circa £40,000 per year, dependent on experience.

Working hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday.

Employment type: Full-time, permanent following successful completion of probation.

Shape the products that power the event industry.

We're looking for a technically confident, commercially aware problem-solver who understands the demands of professional event environments.

Prolight Concepts Group is looking for an ambitious, technically minded Product Developer to join our growing team and play a key role in taking products from initial concept through to market. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who understands professional event technology, enjoys solving technical challenges and wants to have a genuine influence on the products used by professionals around the world.

About Prolight Concepts Group: Prolight Concepts Group is an international distributor serving the global event industry. We supply professional solutions across entertainment, live events, theatre, broadcasting, installation and leisure markets. Known for our innovation, quality and industry expertise, we work with a global network of partners to bring reliable, high-performance products to professional users worldwide. As a growing, family-owned business, we combine the agility and creativity of an entrepreneurial company with the ambition to continually improve and expand our product portfolio.

The opportunity: As Product Developer, you'll be at the heart of our product strategy. From evaluating new ideas and developing prototypes through to testing, troubleshooting, refinement and launch, you'll take ownership of ensuring our products deliver where it matters most: in the real world. You'll work closely with Sales, Purchasing and Marketing, bringing technical insight into commercial decision-making and helping turn market opportunities into successful products. This is a hands‑on role for someone who enjoys getting into the detail, finding solutions and seeing an idea become a finished product.

You'll be responsible for:

• Leading product development from initial concept through testing, refinement and launch.
• Evaluating and quality-checking new and existing products to ensure they meet professional standards.
• Conducting hands‑on product testing, fault‑finding and technical troubleshooting.
• Identifying opportunities to improve product performance, reliability, usability and value.
• Working collaboratively with Sales, Marketing and Purchasing to align technical development with customer and market requirements.
• Providing technical product training and knowledge to internal teams and external partners.
• Keeping up to date with emerging technologies, industry trends and competitor products.
• Helping maintain a competitive and forward‑thinking product portfolio.
• Building strong relationships with manufacturers and development partners to drive product quality and continuous improvement.

You'll ideally bring:

• A proven technical background within the event, entertainment or professional AV industry.
• Hands‑on experience in product development, engineering, technical operations or a related discipline.
• A strong understanding of one or more relevant areas, such as electronics, mechanical design, software integration, materials or product engineering.
• Experience working within live events, production, theatre, broadcasting, installation or other technical environments.
• Excellent analytical and problem‑solving abilities, with a practical approach to finding solutions.
• Strong project management and organisational skills.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively across different teams.
• A proactive, detail‑focused mindset and a genuine passion for technology and innovation.
• Most importantly, someone who asks questions, gets hands‑on, spots opportunities and wants to make things better.

What we offer:

• Competitive salary, commensurate with experience and skills.
• 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday.
• Permanent position following successful completion of probation.
• 24 days, bank holidays (normally 8) and then your birthday off after the first year
• Company pension scheme.
• Company staff engagement days.
• Free on‑site parking.
• Ongoing opportunities for training, development and career progression.
• The opportunity to work with an exciting portfolio of professional products and technologies.