Product Development Coordinator - Homewares

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

Job summary

A leading company in home furnishing seeks a Product Development Coordinator in Dartford. This role involves managing product information, liaising with suppliers, and providing administrative support. Ideal candidates will possess strong organizational skills and experience with Microsoft Excel and Adobe tools, contributing to a dynamic product development team.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to work with Microsoft Excel and database management.
• Experience in coordinating ranges for interior furnishings is advantageous.
• Ability to deliver under pressure within tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Set up product information on the database and update the critical path.
• Liaise with suppliers and manage sampling requirements.
• Provide administrative support for the Head of Product Development.

Skills

Organisational skills

Administrative skills

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Numerical skills

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Adobe InDesign

Adobe Photoshop

Job description

Client:

Designers Guild

Location:

Dartford, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Views:

2

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 diverse and demanding role requires excellent organisational and administrative skills. Experience in coordinating ranges for interior furnishing fabrics, wallcoverings, and accessories will be advantageous.

Responsibilities include 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. Administrative support for the Head of Product Development is also required.

Proven ability to work with Microsoft Excel/database management is essential. Experience with Adobe InDesign and Photoshop is an advantage.

Applicants should demonstrate the ability to work well within a small, dedicated team, delivering to tight deadlines under pressure. Excellent administrative, numerical, communication, and negotiation skills are essential. The role may be part-time, depending on the candidate.

Please apply in writing, including a CV and an accompanying letter stating current and expected salaries, to [emailprotected].

Working hours are Monday to Friday, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. An immediate start is preferred.

Job Type: Full-time, with potential for part-time depending on the candidate.