Senior Outerwear Product Developer – Concept to Production

TRP RECRUITMENT; Greater London; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

TRP Recruitment in London is seeking a Senior Product Developer with strong technical outerwear experience to lead the product creation process from concept through to production.

You will collaborate with Design, Product Management, Technical and Sourcing teams to deliver high-performance, cost-conscious, sustainable products that align with brand identity and design intent.

Experience managing a team, superb organisation, and ability to handle multiple seasons are essential.

Qualifications

• Senior Product Developer with strong technical outerwear experience.
• Experience mentoring a team within a product development environment.
• Strong understanding of end-to-end product development, garment construction, fit, materials, trims and manufacturing processes.

Responsibilities

• Leading end-to-end product development across multiple seasons, from concept and briefing through to final production sign-off.
• Working with Design, Product Management, Technical and Sourcing teams to translate creative direction into commercially viable product.
• Managing critical paths to ensure development stages are delivered on time, to specification and within cost targets.
• Driving material, construction, trim and fit decisions to meet performance, quality and sustainability standards.
• Collaborating with suppliers and factories to resolve technical challenges and improve manufacturability.
• Leading sample management, fit sessions, wear testing feedback and product validation.
• Managing development documentation, BOMs, prototypes, approvals and product data in line with internal processes.
• Supporting seasonal costing reviews and margin targets with sourcing and commercial teams.

Job description

TRP Recruitment in London is seeking a Senior Product Developer with strong technical outerwear experience to lead the product creation process from concept through to production.

You will collaborate with Design, Product Management, Technical and Sourcing teams to deliver high-performance, cost-conscious, sustainable products that align with brand identity and design intent.

Experience managing a team, superb organisation, and ability to handle multiple seasons are essential.