Product Developer - FTC

FRED PERRY; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A global fashion brand based in Greater London is seeking a Product Development Coordinator to support a dynamic cross business team. The role involves sourcing and developing product ranges, collaborating with design and quality teams, and managing the Critical Path. Ideal candidates should have a relevant degree and up to 3 years of experience, with skills in multi-tasking and team collaboration. Benefits include competitive salary, generous pension scheme, and a good work-life balance through flexible working hours.

Benefits

Generous staff discount

Competitive salary

Generous pension scheme with 8.5% company contribution

Option to buy an extra 5 days holiday annually

Enhanced maternity and paternity packages

Life insurance

Private healthcare

Early finish Fridays

25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays

Annual Birthday vouchers

Social Events

Qualifications

• Graduate with a relevant degree and/or up to 3 years experience in a similar role.
• Comfortable multi-tasking and managing a varied workload across multiple quarters.
• Self-driven and eager to progress.

Responsibilities

• Develop commercial, executed styles across multi product categories.
• Sourcing and developing quarterly ranges across global manufacturing bases.
• Drive proto fit meetings up to SMS delivery.

Skills

Team collaboration

Product knowledge

Multi-tasking

Communication skills

Education

Relevant degree

Up to 3 years experience

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Microsoft systems

Job description

Triple Wimbledon champion Fred Perry founded his brand in 1952. He was the son of a cotton spinner, who played and fought his way through, always with style - and despite the establishment. Today, Fred Perry is a global community of over 370 employees, all inspired by the Laurel Wreath and what it represents.

PURPOSE

Please note, this role is offered on an FTC basis for approximately seven months. To work collaboratively with and support a dynamic cross business team covering all aspects of Product Development from Design concept through to global launch.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for developing commercial, well executed styles across multi Product categories, working collaboratively with both Design and Quality teams
• Sourcing and developing quarterly ranges across global manufacturing bases
• Accurately build and maintain design packages, clearly communicating our requirements to the supply base
• Working closely with the Design/QA teams and our sourcing base you will strive to bring new and exciting responsibly sourced fabric/trim qualities, plus new branding applications to our collections
• Drive proto fit meetings up to SMS delivery, further ensuring that the fit & design is in line with the product strategy
• Day to day upkeep and construction of the Critical Path (line plan) and in-house style system is vital for all areas of the Business
• Strategically develop product with our supply base in order to meet the target margins outlined by the Business
• Carry out comparative shopping analysis in store and on-line to support Product R&D and Price Sign Off
• Setting up and supporting quarterly Global Sales Exhibitions
• Ensure imagery and product information is correct for the quarterly sales brochure

THE PERSON

• Graduate with a relevant degree and/or up to 3 years experience in a similar role
• Comfortable multi-tasking and managing a varied workload across multiple quarters
• Enthusiastic and passionate about product
• Self-driven and eager to progress
• A Team player who is able to work collaboratively with Design and Quality throughout the end to end process

TECHNICAL SKILLS

• Familiar with Adobe Creative Suite & Microsoft systems
• Knowledgeable on fabrics, yarns and materials

HOURS

We actively encourage our teams to have a good work/life balance and so we are pleased to offer flexible working shifts at Fred Perry HQ. Our core shift hours are from 10am - 4.30pm and so employees can choose to start and finish early, or start and finish late. (i.e. work 8:00am-4:30pm, or 10:00am-6:30pm etc). We also have 30-minute early finish on Fridays.

As we continue to work in a more flexible way, the Head Office acts a brand hub, where we can all connect and collaborate with one another. This role is a mix of office based (London) and remote working. We will expect the employee to come into the office regularly for face-to-face meetings and to work alongside their team on collaborative projects.

BENEFITS

• Generous staff discount and regular sample sales
• Competitive salary
• Generous pension scheme with 8.5% company contribution
• Option to buy an extra 5 days holiday annually
• Enhanced maternity and paternity packages
• Life insurance
• Private healthcare
• Early finish Fridays
• Additional benefits with long service
• 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays
• Annual Birthday vouchers
• EAP
• Social Events

We actively welcome applications from people of all different backgrounds. Your CV will be submitted to hiring managers with all personal details hidden to ensure anonymity.