Product Developer - (4 month FTC)

The Inside Job; Metropolitan Borough of Solihull; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading clothing company is seeking a Product Developer to manage the end-to-end development process for their Women’s product category. The role entails overseeing product quality, ensuring compliance with safety standards, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. Candidates should have strong knowledge of garment construction and demonstrate excellent attention to detail. This hybrid position requires attending the HQ in Solihull at least four days a week to foster collaboration and innovation.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of garment construction, fit, and technical development.
• Understanding of product development timelines and processes.
• Technical knowledge of colour development and raw materials.
• Familiarity with sustainability practices and compliance regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the product development process.
• Ensure compliance with safety, regulatory, and performance standards.
• Coordinate with cross‑functional teams for smooth communication.
• Maintain thorough documentation and provide regular updates.

Skills

Strong knowledge of garment construction

Understanding of product development timelines

Technical knowledge of colour development

Familiarity with sustainability practices

Experience working with cross‑functional teams

Excellent attention to detail

Proficiency in PLM systems

Strong communication and collaboration skills

Tools

PLM systems

Excel

CAD software

Job description

About the Role
We’re looking for a Product Developer to manage the end-to-end development process for our Women’s product category. You’ll ensure the timely delivery of high-quality products that meet Gymshark standards and customer expectations.

This role involves managing the critical path for each product, coordinating with cross‑functional teams (colour, raw materials, fit, and quality), and ensuring all products meet aesthetic, construction, performance, safety, sustainability, and regulatory standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, coordinate, and manage the product development process, ensuring all products are delivered on time and within agreed timelines.
• Maintain a clear and organized development critical path, tracking milestones and deadlines.
• Oversee product construction, fit, and overall make‑up, collaborating with design and technical teams to ensure fit consistency and alignment with specifications.
• Ensure products meet Gymshark’s quality standards and sustainability claims.
• Manage coordination with cross‑functional teams (colour, fit, raw materials, quality) to ensure smooth communication and resolve challenges quickly.
• Act as the technical point of contact for all products under your development.
• Ensure compliance with safety, regulatory, and performance standards.
• Collaborate with vendors and suppliers to meet timelines, quality standards, and technical specifications.
• Maintain thorough documentation (tech packs, sealed samples) and provide regular status updates to your manager.
• Uphold responsible purchasing practices, ensuring decisions align with Gymshark’s ethical sourcing standards and sustainability goals.

Accountabilities

• On‑time product development and proactive management of potential delays.
• Ensuring fit, construction, and quality standards are met across all products.
• Coordinating effectively with cross‑functional teams and acting as the main point of contact.
• Compliance with legal, regulatory, and sustainability requirements.
• Maintaining accurate documentation and reporting progress to senior stakeholders.

Skills & Experience

• Strong knowledge of garment construction, fit, and technical development.
• Understanding of product development timelines and processes.
• Technical knowledge of colour development, raw materials, and quality standards.
• Familiarity with sustainability practices and compliance regulations.
• Experience working with cross‑functional teams.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines.
• Proficiency in PLM systems, Excel, and CAD software.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Preferred

• Fluent in written and spoken English.
• Proficient in Microsoft Suite.

This is a hybrid role and would require the successful candidate to attend at least 4 days a week at GSHQ, Solihull, UK.

Onsite Collaboration: Due to the hands‑on and highly collaborative nature of the work within our Product & Supply Chain team, we have a minimum expectation of four days per week onsite at our Gymshark HQ. This ensures we can work closely together to innovate, problem‑solve, and deliver world‑class products for our community.