Product Developer

365 People; East Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading homeware company is seeking a Product Developer to create and develop innovative product concepts. This full-time role offers hybrid working flexibility and a salary of up to £35,000 per year. The ideal candidate will have experience in product design, strong Adobe Illustrator skills, and excellent organizational abilities. This is a unique opportunity to blend creativity with commercial product development.

Benefits

Salary up to £35,000

Hybrid working with flexibility

Opportunity to combine creativity with product development

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a product design or development role, ideally within retail.
• Strong Adobe Illustrator skills with an eye for design and detail.
• Experience of managing critical path and product lifecycles.

Responsibilities

• Create and develop product concepts and designs.
• Use Adobe Illustrator to produce design work.
• Manage the critical path process ensuring quality standards.

Skills

Adobe Illustrator

Product design

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Product Developer

Location: Leicestershire (Hybrid - commutable from Leicester, Market Harborough, Rutland, Northamptonshire)

Salary: Up to £35,000 per annum

Are you a creative and commercially minded Product Developer looking for your next opportunity? We are supporting a leading business within the homeware industry in their search for a talented individual to join their product team. This role is full time with the flexibility of hybrid working, however applicants must live within a commutable distance to Leicestershire.

Responsibilities

• Create and develop product concepts and designs in line with market trends and customer needs
• Use Adobe Illustrator to produce accurate design work and specifications for product development
• Manage the critical path process to ensure deadlines and quality standards are met
• Work with suppliers and manufacturers to ensure feasibility, cost effectiveness, and quality of designs
• Support the wider product team with research, mood boards, and market analysis
• Ensure that all product information is accurately recorded and maintained across systems

About You

• Previous experience in a product design or development role, ideally within retail
• Strong Adobe Illustrator skills with an eye for design and detail
• Experience of managing critical path and product lifecycles
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to balance creativity and process management
• Strong communication skills to liaise with internal teams and external suppliers
• Candidates from other industries with design or product development backgrounds will also be considered, provided you bring retail experience

What’s On Offer

• Salary up to £35,000 per year
• Hybrid working with flexibility
• An exciting opportunity to combine creativity with commercial product development