Product Developer

Zachary Daniels Recruitment; Ringway; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in the UK is seeking an ambitious Product Developer to manage end-to-end product development in a hybrid role. The ideal candidate will have experience in product development and a passion for quality. You will closely collaborate with design and merchandising teams, while enjoying excellent benefits such as a competitive salary ranging from £30,000 to £32,000 and 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.

Benefits

Competitive salary reflective of experience

Hybrid working model

Generous staff discount

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Health & wellbeing support

Free On Site Parking

Subsidised Canteen

Career development opportunities

Collaborative culture

Qualifications

• Experience as an Assistant Buyer, Junior Buyer, or Product Developer.
• Passionate about product and detail-oriented.
• Hands-on approach with a focus on quality and costing.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end product development managing cost, quality, and timing.
• Run fit sessions and garment reviews confidently.
• Drive the critical path and manage tech packs.
• Build strong relationships with global suppliers.
• Ensure compliance with internal and external standards.

Skills

Product development experience

Strong attention to detail

Ability to negotiate with suppliers

Experience working collaboratively with teams

Job description

Product Developer | Performance Apparel | Manchester + Excellent Benefits | £30,000 - £32,000

Benefits:

• Competitive salary reflective of your experience
• Hybrid working model (Manchester HQ + flexibility)
• Generous staff discount across all owned brands
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Health & wellbeing support
• Free On Site Parking
• Subsidised Canteen
• Career development within one of the UK's most respected retail groups
• Collaborative, inclusive culture where new ideas are genuinely valued

Join one of the UK's most established retail powerhouses, a true household name with two strong, distinct brands under its umbrella. They're proud of their heritage, but even prouder of where they're headed. Right now, one of their brands is looking for an ambitious yet grounded Product Developer, someone who's ready to take real ownership and make an impact.

This is ideal for someone who's previously worked as an Assistant Buyer, Junior Buyer, or Product Developer, and is now ready to step up and fully own their categories. You'll be hands-on, passionate about product, and obsessed with getting the details right, from construction and quality to costing and delivery.

You'll partner closely with design, technical, and merchandising teams to bring performance-driven product to life and you'll have the space and trust to make decisions that shape your range.

What You'll Own:

• Lead end-to-end product development across men's, women's, and junior's, managing everything from concept to production with full visibility on cost, quality, and timing.
• Run fit sessions and garment reviews with confidence; make smart, commercial decisions that keep the range cohesive and performing at its best.
• Drive the critical path, own tech packs, manage lab dips and approvals, and make sure every milestone hits on time.
• Build strong, proactive relationships with global suppliers, negotiating open costings, resolving issues, and keeping quality front of mind.
• Oversee testing, fit approvals, and compliance to ensure every product meets high internal and external standards.
• Partner with sourcing to engineer smart solutions, balancing innovation, performance, and profit.
• Deliver detailed construction comments, accurate size specs, and ensure flawless handovers to production.
• Support junior team members through your experience, pace, and problem-solving mindset.

This is a chance to build your career with a brand backed by one of the UK's most respected retail groups where you'll be trusted to deliver, challenged to grow, and supported every step of the way.

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