RTW Product Developer - Mens Outerwear & Jersey (Maternity Cover)

JW Anderson; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled RTW Product Developer specializing in Mens Outerwear and Jersey. This role involves overseeing the entire garment development process, ensuring that all stages from design to final approval are executed flawlessly. The ideal candidate will bring 4-6 years of product development experience, particularly in Jersey or Menswear, and possess strong organizational and problem-solving skills. Join a dynamic team where your passion for product and creativity can shine, and help shape collections that resonate with customers. This opportunity promises a collaborative environment and the chance to make a significant impact in the fashion industry.

Qualifications

• 4-6 years of experience in product development ideally in Jersey or Menswear.
• Strong IT skills including Excel, Illustrator, and InDesign.

Responsibilities

• Manage the entire garment development process from design to launch.
• Work closely with manufacturers to ensure prototype deadlines are met.
• Accountable for the accuracy of tech packs sent to factories.

Skills

Product Development

Organizational Skills

Problem Solving

Communication

Multi-tasking

Education

4-6 years experience in Product Development

Tools

Microsoft Office (Excel)

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe InDesign

Job description

Position: RTW Product Developer - Mens Outerwear & Jersey

Line Manager: Head of Product Development - RTW

Contract Type: Maternity Cover, 1 Year Fixed Term Contract

Hours: 40 hours per week

Prospective Start Date: 16th July 2025

Purpose: Responsible for managing the entire garment development process after initial design stages through to final approval and launch.

Responsibilities:

Development

1. Maintaining a supplier and manufacturer database; responsible for sourcing inline with sampling strategy.
2. Work to critical path with manufacturers/in-house atelier, ensuring prototype deadlines are adhered to.
3. Manage the in-house and out-of-house sample making process.
4. Accountable for the department PD spend/budget; responsible for ensuring trackers are updated regularly.
5. Work with all manufacturers to calculate make price from proto stage according to target margin & line plan.
6. Active participation in development fittings; proposing finishings/trims and ensuring flow of communication.
7. Work closely with the design team on the day-to-day development of the collection; ensuring they are aware of deadlines and style count.
8. Accountable for the accuracy of tech packs sent out to factories.
9. Responsible for ordering trims directly from manufacturers for prototypes and samples.
10. Accountable for ensuring all information and BOMS are in RLM on time and are accurate.
11. Responsible for ensuring all the collection tools/charts are updated so communication on the collection is clear to all cross-functional departments.

Pre-Production

1. Responsible for all RTW handover to production; provide complete information on costing/BOM’s/technical data.

About you:

1. 4-6 years Product Development experience ideally in Jersey or Menswear.
2. Highly organized, demonstrates the ability to prioritize, manage and coordinate diverse activities simultaneously whilst also keeping a 360 view of the entire development process and progress.
3. Agile, adaptable and capable of multi-tasking and coordinating different projects with cross-functional teams; partnering closely with the design team.
4. Solution orientated – problem solver, creative thinker, flexible and adaptable, resilient.
5. Passionate about product with the confidence to fully engage in the process and have an impact.
6. Flexible to travel to the factory.
7. Strong IT skills including Office (Excel mainly), Illustrator, InDesign.

JW Anderson is an equal opportunities employer committed to fostering and preserving a culture of diversity, equality, and inclusion in our workforce. As an equal opportunities employer, we do not discriminate against applicants based on race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. We believe that diversity enriches our workforce and strengthens our organisation. Therefore, we encourage minorities, LGBTQ+ candidates, and individuals with disabilities to apply for opportunities within our company.

Please send your applications directly to [e-mail].

Note that due to the high volume of applications we receive, only successful candidates will be contacted.