Product Developer, gifting (REF 1300)

I Love My Job Ltd.; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A creative product development company in London is looking for a talented Product Developer to spearhead the innovation of fun and high-quality gifts. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of product development experience in consumer products, particularly in gifting, and the ability to manage multiple projects effectively. This role involves collaborating with various teams, generating new product concepts, and ensuring successful delivery to clients.

Qualifications

• 5 years of Product Development experience in consumer products, especially in gifting.
• Ability to manage production critical paths and multiple projects.
• Strong communication skills for cross-departmental collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Create new product ideas through research and brainstorming.
• Improve existing products to keep ranges exciting.
• Manage supplier relationships to ensure quality and performance.

Skills

Product Development experience

Experience with overseas suppliers

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Excellent communication skills

Highly organised with attention to detail

Proactive and solution-focused mindset

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Salesforce

Monday.com

Job description

Product Developer, gifting

• £40,000 – £45,000, DOE
• London

Are you passionate about creating trend driven products that make an impact? We have an exciting opportunity for a super creative Product Developer to join a successful brand that sells to leading retailers around the globe.

This company designs and develops all of its products from scratch, creating innovative, fun, and high-quality items for leading retailers worldwide. You will play a key role in bringing ideas to life – coming up with new product concepts, managing supplier relationships, and ensuring seamless product development from concept to delivery. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, loves product development, and wants to be part of a creative collaborative business.

Key responsibilities

• Create new product ideas through trend spotting, competitor research, attending trade fairs, and team brainstorming
• Reimagine and improve existing products to keep the ranges exciting and relevant
• Shape early ideas into tangible, customer-ready products, from concept to shelf
• Test and refine products to ensure they deliver fun, function, and value
• Work closely with Key Account Managers to prepare compelling product proposals and sample presentations for customers
• Attend customer meetings to present ideas, capture feedback, and spot opportunities
• Work hand-in-hand with Design, Content, and Technical teams to make every detail shine, from materials to messaging
• Build strong relationships with global suppliers, ensuring clarity, quality, and innovation in every quote and sample
• Source the best components and sustainable materials that align with both company and customer goals
• Negotiate with suppliers to deliver high-quality products to target margins
• Maintain a sharp eye for production risks, collaborating with Tech and Production teams to solve challenges early
• Keep projects on track by maintaining accurate product specs and artwork trackers
• Brief design and technical teams clearly, ensuring every product tells its story beautifully and correctly
• Check artwork and samples for brand integrity, IP compliance, and creative excellence
• Sign off products from artwork to pre-mass samples, ensuring they’re production-ready and on brand

Skills and experience required

• 5 years’ Product Development experience within consumer products, ideally within gifting or similar sector
• Experience working with overseas suppliers
• Strong knowledge of production critical paths, including creation and project management
• Thrives in a fast paced environment, with proven ability to manage critical paths for a high number of SKUs in one season
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel; familiarity with Teams, Monday.com, or Salesforce platforms is beneficial
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to build strong relationships across departments and with suppliers
• Highly organised with exceptional attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• A proactive and solution-focused mindset with a passion for great product

Diversity & Inclusion

ILMJ values diversity, equality, and inclusion and encourages applicants from all backgrounds and identities.