Product Development Coordinator - Homewares

JR United Kingdom; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company seeks a Product Development Coordinator for homewares in Birmingham. This role offers a mix of administration and coordination within the Product Development Team, focusing on fabrics and wallpapers. Ideal candidates will possess strong organizational and communication skills, with the flexibility to work part-time if needed.

Qualifications

• Experience with interior furnishing fabrics and accessories preferred.
• Ability to manage databases and product information essential.
• Excellent administrative and support skills needed.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate product information and manage suppliers.
• Support pre and post-launch sampling and create sales reports.
• Provide admin support to the Head of Product Development.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Numerical skills

Microsoft Excel

Tools

Adobe InDesign

Adobe Photoshop

Job description

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Product Development Coordinator - Homewares, Birmingham

Client:

Designers Guild

Location:

Birmingham, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

06.06.2025

Expiry Date:

21.07.2025

Job Description:

We have an exceptional and exciting opportunity within our Product Development Team for a Product Development Coordinator for our home furnishing fabric, wallpaper, and interior accessory ranges.

This is a diverse and demanding role requiring excellent organisational and administrative skills:

• Experience in coordination of ranges for interior furnishing fabrics, wallcoverings, and accessories will be an advantage.
• Setting up product information on our database, updating and following the critical path, liaising with suppliers, managing pre and post launch sampling requirements including pattern books, creating sales reports, and supplying product information to teams as necessary.
• Providing admin support for the Head of Product Development.
• Proven ability to work with Microsoft Excel/database management; Adobe InDesign and Photoshop skills are advantageous.

Applicants should demonstrate an ability to work well within a small, dedicated team and meet tight deadlines under pressure. Excellent administrative, numerical, communication, and negotiation skills are essential.

This role may be part-time, depending on the candidate.

Please apply in writing with a CV and a cover letter stating current and expected salaries to [emailprotected].

Hours: Monday - Friday, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm.

An immediate start is preferred.

Job Type: Full-time (with potential for part-time depending on the candidate)