Product Developer – RTW Tailoring and Denim

Erdem; City Of London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fashion brand in City Of London is seeking an experienced Product Developer to join their team. This role involves developing RTW styles while driving product quality and managing raw materials. The ideal candidate has at least 3 years of experience in product development, particularly with tailoring and denim, and strong communication skills. It offers an opportunity to work within a creative environment and contribute to high-quality fashion products.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience within Product Development at luxury positioning.
• Proven experience in Tailoring and Denim.
• Solid knowledge of garment construction and raw materials.

Responsibilities

• Develop RTW styles to the business critical path and budget.
• Drive product quality by collaborating with technical and pattern teams.
• Manage raw materials to meet required dates.

Skills

Tailoring experience

Denim development

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Negotiation skills

Education

Degree in relevant field

Tools

PLM/PDM software

MS Office

Job description

Product Developer – RTW Tailoring and Denim

Job Description

A studio based role, supporting the development team function with regards to RTW. To support and drive margin while delivering quality and aesthetic brand requirements. This role reports into the RTW Product Development Manager.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Working within the PD team to develop RTW styles to the business critical path and budget
• Driving product by elevation of quality, working closely with technical and pattern teams
• Co-ordinate and drive all raw materials in order to achieve required dates
• Working with design to source new fabrics for the denim category and management of wash trials process
• Ordering of Denim proto and SMS fabric in accordance with the Critical path
• Monitor the sustainable credentials of all materials used, and always strive for improvements
• Clear understanding of MOQ’s and pricing for garment make and raw materials
• Ensuring style send outs are managed with correct supplier(s)
• Data management; Zedonk, Trim sheets all to required critical path Supplier management, ensuring clarity of information for sampling
• Identification and management of cost price and risk attributes within styles
• Participation in pre-show activities Management of production handover / sealing dates, ensuring product is resolved sufficiently in order for production to commence

Requirements

• Degree level or similar 3+ years of experience within Product Development at luxury positioning within
• Fully factored products
• Mandatory proven Tailoring and Denim experience
• Experience working with factories in EU would be an advantage Solid knowledge of garment construction, raw materials and components
• Experience in material sourcing, wash development and denim development constraints Organised, efficient and critical path focused Negotiation skills with third parties PLM / PDM experience would be an advantage + MS office skills Initiative and drive
• Team player
• Good communication skills
• Analytical and problem solving