Retail & Fashion / Product Development Apparel Product Developer

Success Talent; Watford; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an Apparel Product Developer based in Watford. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in the sportswear industry, capable of managing the development process for menswear and womenswear. The role involves overseeing operational tasks, creating measurement charts, and collaborating with design and production teams to meet project deadlines. An attractive salary package up to £40,000 is offered.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in the sportswear, activewear, or athleisure industry.
• Experience with suppliers in the Far East.
• Understanding of garment construction techniques.

Responsibilities

• Oversee operational work and costing.
• Create measurement charts for suppliers.
• Communicate with factories regarding timelines.

Skills

Management of operational work

Supplier communication

Technical pack creation

Proficiency in Excel

Proficiency in Photoshop

Proficiency in Illustrator

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Posted:

12.08.2025

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26.09.2025

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Job Description:

Apparel Product Developer
Watford
Permanent
Up to £40,000 (DOE)

A global sportswear brand is looking for an Apparel Product Developer to join their team and work across both menswear and womenswear product development. In this role, you will collaborate closely with the design team to ensure their vision is executed accurately and that all deadlines are met.

As the Apparel Product Developer, your responsibilities will include:

• Overseeing operational work and costing
• Creating measurement charts for suppliers
• Using the supplier portal to manage labels and ensuring factories use the correct ones
• Handling supplier allocation and providing tech packs and line lists
• Approving lab dips, print strike-offs, and embroideries
• Hanging and organizing samples
• Communicating with factories regarding proto, pre-bulk, pre-sell, and SMS timelines

Requirements:

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in the sportswear, activewear, or athleisure industry across both menswear and womenswear
• Proficiency in Excel, Photoshop, and Illustrator
• In-depth knowledge of garment construction techniques and a strong understanding of pattern cutting
• Experience working with suppliers in the Far East
• A background in fit, fabric development, finishes, and construction details.
• Experience working within a wholesale business model

If you have relevant experience for this role, please click the apply button to send your CV to Rosey Bansal, remembering to state your current salary level and package.

Success Talent Diversity & Inclusion statement:

We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition. Success Talent embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we welcome application from candidates who may have disabilities. We regret that due to the volume of applications, only successful applicants will be contacted.