Product Developer

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

Job summary

Think Specialist Recruitment are partnered with a consumer products business in Dunstable seeking a Product Development Coordinator to own the new range from concept through production, launch and sell-through.

The role is based in Dunstable with a salary between £30k and £40k, dependent on experience. You will work with overseas and UK factories, manage licensors, and collaborate with design, e-commerce and marketing teams to drive successful product launches.

Qualifications

• Experience taking physical products from concept to production in consumer goods, giftware, toys or similar
• Comfort dealing with suppliers/factories on specs, samples, costs and deadlines
• Commercially aware and able to read sales data to reach conclusions
• Highly organised with strong attention to detail and multi-range 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
• Liaise with licensors to manage brand/approval requirements
• Work with design team during early 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 product lifecycle including reviews, introductions and exits
• Support merchandising and marketing with launch plans and promotions

Skills

Product development

Sourcing

Supplier management

Data analysis

Project coordination

Licensed products

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