Product Developer

Office Angels; Sutton; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Office Angels is seeking a Product Developer in Sutton to drive consumer product development from concept through to launch. The role focuses on turning ideas into market-ready products while coordinating cross-functional inputs.

You will manage multiple development projects, liaise with suppliers, maintain product information and ensure launches stay on schedule. The ideal candidate has 2–5 years in product development or buying and a passion for beauty or consumer goods.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years' experience in Product Development, NPD or buying.
• Experience in beauty or consumer products is advantageous.
• Passion for product innovation, trends and packaging.
• Strong organisational and multi-project management skills.
• Excellent communication with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and product management systems.

Responsibilities

• Support development of new products from concept through to launch.
• Research market trends, competitor activity, and opportunities.
• Create concepts, mood boards and presentations.
• Coordinate sample development, requests and tracking.
• Prepare specifications, packaging information, barcodes and documentation.
• Coordinate testing, collect feedback and monitor progress.
• Liaise with suppliers on briefs, samples, packaging and timelines.
• Maintain development records and project trackers.
• Collaborate with internal teams to keep launches on schedule.

Skills

Product Development

NPD

Buying

Supplier coordination

Project management

Communication

Tools

Excel

Job description

Product Developer

Do you have experience in product development, NPD, buying, or bringing consumer products from concept through to launch?

Location: Sutton

Salary: £32k

Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday.

An exciting opportunity to join a growing consumer products business developing innovative products from concept through to launch.

The ideal candidate will be passionate about product innovation, highly organised, and commercially aware. You will manage multiple development projects, coordinate suppliers, maintain product information, and ensure all products are launch-ready while keeping projects on track.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the development of new products from concept through to launch.
• Research market trends, competitor activity, and emerging product opportunities.
• Create product concepts, mood boards, and presentations to support new product initiatives.
• Coordinate the product sample development process, including requesting, tracking, reviewing, and organising samples.
• Prepare product specifications, packaging information, barcodes, and supporting product documentation.
• Coordinate product testing, collect feedback, and monitor development progress.
• Liaise with suppliers regarding product briefs, samples, packaging development, artwork, and production timelines.
• Support innovative packaging development and recommend improvements to product presentation and shelf appeal.
• Maintain accurate product development records, project trackers, and product information within internal systems.
• Work collaboratively with internal departments to ensure projects remain on schedule and launches are delivered successfully.

Requirements

• 2-5 years' experience within Product Development, NPD, Buying, or a similar role.
• Experience within beauty, personal care, FMCG, retail, or consumer products would be highly advantageous.
• Passion for product innovation, trends, packaging, and consumer products.
• Strong organisational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills when working with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and product management systems.
• Excellent attention to detail and a proactive, solution-focused approach.
• Commercial awareness and a strong interest in market trends and customer needs.

Office Angels is committed to equal opportunities and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.

We are an equal-opportunities employer who puts expertise, energy and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace.

Office Angels UK is an Equal Opportunities Employer.