Senior Product Developer

SUCCESS TALENT; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

SUCCESS TALENT is seeking a Senior Product Developer in Manchester on a permanent basis. The role involves leading product development from concept through production, ensuring high quality and commercial viability, and guiding a team of developers to deliver strong collections.

The ideal candidate has hands-on experience in fashion product development, deep construction and fit knowledge, and a track record of making smart commercial decisions in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in product development or garment technology, with strong knowledge of construction and fit.

Responsibilities

• Lead product development from concept to production across own brands and categories.
• Oversee all quality checks to ensure garments meet safety and technical standards.
• Manage critical path to keep development timelines on track and meet ex-factory dates.
• Mentor and support junior/mid-level product developers to drive continuous improvement.
• Maintain supplier relationships and coordinate development trips with overseas partners.
• Drive innovation and process improvements to streamline the product development cycle.
• Oversee day-to-day organization including sample management, archiving and QC functions.

Job description

Senior Product Developer

Manchester

Permanent

Up to £44,000

A leading multi-brand fashion retailer is searching for a Senior Product Developer to join its in-house Design Centre - the creative engine behind a range of fast-growing own brands across menswear, womenswear, kidswear, and accessories.

This is a hands-on role for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and loves turning design ideas into perfectly executed, commercial-ready products. The successful candidate will lead product development from concept to production, oversee quality at every stage, and guide a talented team of developers to deliver exceptional collections.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading product development across all own brands and categories - overseeing fit sessions, lab dips, bulk fabric and print submissions, and ensuring every sample meets design, fit, and technical standards.
• Managing the critical path to keep development and production timelines on track, ensuring ex-factory dates are met.
• Maintaining product compliance by overseeing testing requirements, manuals, and feedback to the team to ensure every garment meets safety and quality standards.
• Building and nurturing strong relationships with overseas suppliers, including production and development trips.
• Mentoring and supporting junior and mid-level product developers, fostering continuous improvement, collaboration, and growth.
• Driving innovation and process improvements, introducing smarter ways of working to streamline the product development cycle.
• Overseeing day-to-day organisation, including sample management, archiving, submissions, returns logs, and general QC functions.

The role requires a confident, organised, and detail-oriented professional who can balance creativity with technical expertise. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in product development or garment technology, a deep understanding of construction and fit, and the ability to make smart commercial decisions.

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 applications from candidates who may have disabilities.

We regret that due to the volume of applications, only successful applicants will be contacted.