Product Developer and Production Manager

Dilara Findikoglu; City Of London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Dilara Findikoglu’s London atelier is seeking a detail oriented Product Development and Production Manager to oversee end-to-end sampling and production of high-end garments. You will manage supplier and manufacturer relationships and ensure timely communication with design and studio teams.

Based in London, you will lead development from concept to delivery, monitor budgets and margins, coordinate fittings, and uphold quality standards while driving sustainable or artisanal production

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in fashion production and development, preferably luxury or high-end fashion.
• Strong knowledge of garment construction, pattern cutting, and manufacturing processes.
• Excellent project management and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Support the design team during collection development with technical and sourcing input.
• Leading product development from concept to delivery, on spec, on time, on margin.
• Co-ordinate and attend fittings and studio reviews.
• Managing relationships with international suppliers and manufacturers.
• Monitoring cost negotiation, and margin performance.
• Order and manage production raw materials.
• Monitor production budgets.
• Track deadlines across development and production critical paths.
• Owning quality standards and resolving production issues fast.

Skills

Project management

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Communication

Job description

We are seeking a detail orientatedProduct Development and Production Manager to join our London atelier. The Product Development and Production Manager will oversee the end-to-end sampling and production process ensuring the timely delivery of high-quality garments. This role involves managing relationships with suppliers and manufacturers while maintaining efficient communication with the internal teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the design team during collection development with technical and sourcing input

• Leading product development from concept to delivery, on spec, on time, on margin

• Co-ordinate and attend fittings and studio reviews

• Managing relationships with international suppliers and manufacturers

• Monitoring cost negotiation, and margin performance

• Order and manage production raw materials

• Monitor production budgets

• Track deadlines across development and production critical paths.

• Owning quality standards and resolving production issues fast

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in fashion production and development, ideally in luxury or high-end fashion

• Strong knowledge of garment construction, pattern cutting, and manufacturing processes

• Excellent project management and organisational skills

• London-based and available to travel for factory and supplier visits

• Comfortable working with a creative team and overseeing small production runs

• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills

• A proactive and adaptable approach in a fast-paced studio environment

• Familiarity with sustainable or artisanal production techniques

Additional Details

Full-time, London-based role

Competitive compensation based on experience