Product Development Coordinator

Talent Guardian; Poole; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fashion brand based in Poole is seeking a Product Development Coordinator to ensure smooth operations within the product team. The ideal candidate will bring 1–2 years of experience in garment production or fashion administration, demonstrating strong attention to detail and organizational skills. Responsibilities include managing key deadlines, coordinating suppliers, and supporting quality control processes, all while working in a dynamic team environment.

Benefits

£1,000 worth of free product per year (£500 per season)

22 days holiday, rising to 25 with service

Monday to Friday 9:30am – 5:30pm with early finishes on Friday

Free office parking

Qualifications

• 1–2 years' experience in a similar role within fashion, apparel, or garment production.
• Strong knowledge of the product lifecycle, sampling, and production processes.

Responsibilities

• Support product development teams in managing critical paths for deadlines.
• Raise and maintain accurate purchase orders and manage supplier updates.
• Coordinate and track the sampling and product approval process.

Skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Communication

Excel skills

Job description

We’re working with an established fashion brand based in Poole to find a highly organised and detail-focused Product Development Coordinator. This role is perfect for someone with 1–2 years of experience in fashion, garment production, or buying admin, who understands the full product lifecycle – from sampling to approvals, PO management to production tracking.

This is a critical support role within the product team, ensuring that everything runs smoothly behind the scenes so great product gets to market on time, to spec, and to a high standard.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the product development team in managing the critical path, ensuring all deadlines across sampling, approvals, production and delivery are met
• Raise and maintain accurate purchase orders (POs) and manage updates with suppliers and internal systems
• Coordinate fabric approvals, lab dips, trims and components with internal teams and suppliers
• Manage the sampling process including tracking and approving pre-production (PP) samples, ship samples, and lab dips
• Liaise with suppliers on sample submissions, production timelines, and QC requirements
• Maintain up-to-date product data and line sheets across internal systems
• Monitor and collate quality control (QC) reports, ensuring issues are identified and resolved promptly
• Organise and manage sample logistics for fit sessions, photoshoots, and trade use
• Support the wider product and buying teams with admin and communication across development stages

What You’ll Bring:

• 1–2 years' experience in a similar role within fashion, apparel, or garment production
• Solid knowledge of the product lifecycle, sampling processes, and production admin
• Strong Excel skills and experience managing product data across systems
• Excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple moving parts
• Confident communicator – with both internal teams and external suppliers/factories
• A proactive, problem-solving mindset and passion for product development

Benefits:

£1,000 worth of free product per year (£500 per season)

22 days holiday, rising to 25 with service

Monday to Friday 9:30am – 5:30pm + Summer hours: early 4:30pm Friday finishes!

Free office parking