Product Developer - Apparel

BIOWORLD INTERNATIONAL; Hinckley; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Company pension

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Job summary

Bioworld International is seeking an organised Product Developer – Apparel to manage licensed clothing products from concept through production, ensuring they meet customer requirements, cost targets, critical deadlines and quality standards.

Based at our Hinckley office, you will collaborate with Design, Sales, Merchandising, Operations and overseas suppliers to manage technical packs, fabric and trim approvals, samples, fit and pre-production approvals, and ensure UK/EU safety and compliance.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in garment technology or clothing product development.
• Experience with licensed products and knowledge of garment construction, fit, printing and application techniques.
• Understanding of children’s wear safety requirements and product compliance.
• Strong planning, organisational skills and attention to detail.
• A proactive, self-motivated approach, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively across teams and with overseas suppliers.
• Experience with sustainable textile standards and supply chain certification would be beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Manage development of licensed clothing products from concept through to production, ensuring meet customer requirements, agreed costs, critical deadlines and quality standards.
• Liaise with Design, Sales, Merchandising, Operations and overseas suppliers to manage technical packs, fabric and trim approvals, samples, garment fit and construction, and the technical critical path.
• Coordinate fit and pre-production approvals, and ensure products meet relevant UK and EU safety, quality and compliance requirements.
• Review quality inspection and metal detection reports, coordinate product testing and supplier certifications, and maintain accurate technical documentation and product traceability.

Skills

Garment technology

Licensed products knowledge

Children’s wear safety

Planning and organization

Independent and collaborative work

Sustainable textile standards

Job description

Bioworld International, a leader in licensed apparel and accessories, has been pioneering pop-culture products globally for over two decades. With a unique perspective rooted in fan culture, Bioworld redefines the licensing industry by fostering creativity and self-expression. Our team takes pride in creating innovative products that resonate with fans, going beyond traditional merchandise and commerce. Based in the UK and Europe, Bioworld continuously sets benchmarks in the realm of licensed products. Bioworld is focussed and committed to quality and customer service excellence.

We are looking for an organised and detail-oriented Product Developer – Apparel to manage the development of licensed clothing products from initial concept through to production, ensuring products meet customer requirements, agreed costs, critical deadlines and quality standards.

Working closely with Design, Sales, Merchandising, Operations and overseas suppliers, you will manage technical packs, fabric and trim approvals, samples, garment fit and construction, and the technical critical path. You will liaise with suppliers and customers to resolve technical queries, coordinate fit and pre-production approvals, and ensure products meet relevant UK and EU safety, quality and compliance requirements.

The role also involves reviewing quality inspection and metal detection reports, coordinating product testing and supplier certifications, and maintaining accurate technical documentation and product traceability.

What we’re looking for:

• Previous experience in garment technology or clothing product development.
• Experience with licensed products and knowledge of garment construction, fit, printing and application techniques.
• Understanding of children’s wear safety requirements and product compliance.
• Strong planning, organisational skills and attention to detail.
• A proactive, self-motivated approach, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively across teams and with overseas suppliers.
• Experience with sustainable textile standards and supply chain certification would be beneficial.

We offer a competitive salary, company pension, 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays. This is a full time, office based role, and you will be located at our office in Hinckley, Leicestershire.