Product Development Coordinator - Homewares

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

Job summary

A leading company in home furnishing is looking for a Product Development Coordinator in Exeter. This diverse and dynamic role requires excellent organizational and administrative skills, experience with interior furnishing products, and proficiency in Microsoft Excel. The candidate should be prepared to work under tight deadlines while managing multiple tasks effectively.

Qualifications

• Experience in coordination of ranges for interior furnishing fabrics and accessories advantageous.
• Proven ability to manage product information with Excel essential.
• Ability to work under tight deadlines as part of a dedicated team.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Organisational skills

Administrative skills

Communication

Numerical skills

Negotiation

Coordination

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Adobe InDesign

Adobe Photoshop

Job description

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Client:

Designers Guild

Location:

Exeter, United Kingdom

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Other

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Posted:

06.06.2025

Expiry Date:

21.07.2025

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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.

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 and deliver results under tight deadlines. 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].

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.