Product Developer

Think Specialist Recruitment; Dunstable; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Think Specialist Recruitment are working with a well-established client in Dunstable seeking a Product Development Coordinator to own a new product range from concept through production, launch and sell-through.

The role oversees production, collaborates with factories, licensors and design teams, and analyses sales trends to identify growth opportunities. Based in Dunstable, salary range £30,000–£40,000 depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Experience taking physical products from concept to production in consumer goods, giftware, toys, or homeware.
• Confident dealing with suppliers or factories on specifications, samples, costs and deadlines.
• Commercially aware and analytical, able to read sales and performance data and draw conclusions.
• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail and ability to manage multiple ranges and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Own the production process from idea to execution and on-shelf/online.
• Collaborate with overseas and UK factories on specs, drawings, samples, costs and timelines.
• Be the day-to-day contact for licensors, managing brand and approval requirements.
• Work with design team during initial product development.
• Prepare concepts and mock-ups for internal sign-off and licensor approval.
• Analyse sales data and market trends to identify growth opportunities.
• Manage the product lifecycle including reviews, launches and exits.
• Work with the e-commerce team on merchandising and support marketing with launches.

Skills

Product development

Sourcing & NPD

Supplier liaison

Data analysis

Project management

Licensing knowledge

Job description

Product Developer - Dunstable

Think Specialist Recruitment are working with a well-established, valued client. We have worked closely with them for the last ten years and have helped recruit a number of strong hires into their business during that time. Due to exciting growth via a new product line, they are now looking for a Product Development Coordinator to take ownership of the new range and make the role their own.

Our client is an established and thriving consumer products business in Dunstable. They design and produce their own ranges alongside officially licensed products, and you'll oversee the plan and delivery for your allocated ranges (licensed, own-brand or both) from concept through to production, launch and sell-through.

This position is based in our clients Dunstable office and is paying a salary between 30k - 40k (depending on experience).

The role

• Own the production process, from initial idea through to execution and on-shelf and online
• Work directly with overseas and UK factories on specifications, technical drawings, samples, costs and timelines
• Be the day-to-day contact for licensors, managing brand and approval requirements
• Work with the design team during initial product development
• Prepare concepts and mock-ups for internal sign-off and licensor approval
• Analyse sales data and market trends to identify growth opportunities
• Manage the product lifecycle, including reviews, new introductions and exits
• Work with the e-commerce team on merchandising, and support marketing with launch plans and promotional activity

About you

• Experience taking physical products from concept to production in consumer goods, giftware, toys, stationery, homeware or a similar environment. This could be through buying, sourcing, NPD or product coordination
• Confident dealing with suppliers or factories on specifications, samples, costs and deadlines
• Commercially aware and analytical, able to read sales and performance numbers and reach clear conclusions
• Highly organised, with excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple ranges and deadlines at once
• Experience with licensed products or approval processes is a bonus but not essential