Product Developer

Next Generation; Worcester; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Product Developer located in Worcester, UK. In this full-time permanent position, you'll manage the entire product lifecycle, ensuring compliance and quality while collaborating with multiple teams. The ideal candidate will have strong technical skills in textiles and experience with relevant standards and tools like Adobe Illustrator. This role offers a salary ranging from £32,000 to £40,000 and includes hybrid working options and comprehensive company benefits.

Benefits

25 days holiday, increasing to 30 after 10 years

Company Pension Scheme

Free onsite parking

Opportunity to attend company events

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of textile standards related to safety and performance.
• Ability to conduct fabric testing and manage product lifecycle.
• Experience collaborating with different departments for product launches.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full product lifecycle from development to launch.
• Conduct research on fabrics and market trends to optimize products.
• Ensure compliance and quality in collaboration with factories.

Skills

Knowledge of relevant standards (EN ISO 20471, EN343, ISO 13688, RIS 3279)

Strong technical skills in textiles, fabric testing, and garment development

Experience with Adobe Illustrator or similar for technical flats

Familiarity with global supply chains and regulatory environments

Highly organised, proactive, and able to manage multiple projects

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

Job description

Job Overview

Job Title: Product Developer

Location: Worcester

Salary: £32,000 - £40,000 depending on experience

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

Working Hours: Monday - Friday 37.5 hours per week, Hybrid (1 day WFH)

Company Benefits: 25 days holiday, with an extra 5 days after 10 years employment; Company Pension Scheme; Free onsite parking; opportunity to attend company events

About the Role

We\'re seeking an experienced Product Developer with a strong technical background. This is a hands-on role where your expertise in textiles, compliance, and innovation will directly impact product performance and safety.

Responsibilities

• Develop & manage the full product lifecycle.
• Conduct research on fabrics, materials, treatments, and emerging market trends.
• Prepare technical specifications and certification documentation.
• Work with factories and testing partners to ensure compliance and quality.
• Collaborate with Sales, Marketing, and Operations to support product launches.
• Monitor industry standards and ensure products meet relevant EN/ISO certifications.

Qualifications & Skills

• Knowledge of relevant standards (EN ISO 20471, EN343, ISO 13688, RIS 3279).
• Strong technical skills in textiles, fabric testing, and garment development.
• Experience with Adobe Illustrator or similar for technical flats.
• Familiarity with global supply chains and regulatory environments.
• Highly organised, proactive, and able to manage multiple projects.

If you feel that your skills and experience meet the required specification and this is the position you have been looking for then do not hesitate in clicking 'APPLY NOW'.

Due to the high number of applications we receive, we are sometimes not able to respond directly to each candidate. If you haven\'t been contacted within 14 days of your application, unfortunately you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.

By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Next Generation and the relevant client related to this vacancy.

Next Generation work in partnership with businesses across the UK who operate within Manufacturing, Logistics & Commercial sectors. We provide permanent and contract opportunities engaging with talented candidates looking to make their next career move.