Senior Product Developer

FOOTASYLUM; Rochdale; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Footasylum in Greater Manchester invites a Product Developer to join the Trapstar team on end-to-end seasonal product development, working with designers, buyers and managers across Head Office and London.

The role requires proactive, organized individuals with a passion for streetwear, willingness to travel internationally, and a track record of delivering high-standard products on tight deadlines.

You will mentor junior team members and help maintain PLM processes from BOM to production.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years’ product development experience in a fast-moving brand/retail environment.
• Proven experience of successfully working with suppliers.
• Flexibility to travel.
• Passion for streetwear and lifestyle products.
• Collaborative team player, with ability to react quickly to changing demands and priorities.
• Experience developing junior members of the team.

Responsibilities

• Support Senior stakeholders in supporting the short, medium and long term development strategy for Trapstar brand.
• Manage and arrange fitting/sealing meetings across both Head office and London office.
• Successfully oversee the end-to-end development process to ensure best in class multi-category product is achieved according to the required critical path timelines.
• International travel for factory development and production trips.
• Ensure the manufacture of own brand products are to the highest standard with sample/fabric/lab dip approvals and QC.
• Maintain PLM system from BOM to production.
• Mentor and support junior members of the Product Development team.

Skills

Product development

Supplier management

Travel readiness

Streetwear passion

Team collaboration

Mentoring

Tools

PLM system

Job description

Footasylum is a leading UK-based retailer specialising in streetwear and sportswear, committed to delivering innovative and trend-setting products to our customers, with a strong focus on digital transformation and data-driven decision-making.

Footasylum have recently partnered with Trapstar and this role will be predominately working alongside the Trapstar team. Our Product Creation team is looking for a Product Developer to come and join the Trapstar Team.

Founded on the principle that \"It\'s A Secret,\" Trapstar continues to push boundaries through innovation, creativity, and a relentless commitment to authenticity.

The Role:

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is passionate about product and wants to contribute to the continued growth of one of the world's leading streetwear brands.

As Product developer you will be responsible for end to end development process of seasonal collections based in Head office in North Manchester, this includes regular travel to London offices. Working closely with Key Stake holders, designers and Product manager, you will play an important role in ensuring the successful delivery of departmental and business objectives.

We are looking for someone who is proactive, organised, and commercially aware, with a strong attention to detail and a collaborative approach. You will thrive in a fast-paced environment, embrace new challenges, and contribute positively to both your team and the wider business.

Responsibilities:

• Support Senior stakeholders in supporting the short, medium and long term development strategy for Trapstar brand.
• Manage and arrange fitting/sealing meeting across both Head office and London office.
• Successfully work with the wider development team to oversee the end-to-end development process making sure best in class multi- category product is achieved according to the required critical path timelines
• International travel for factory development and production trips
• Successfully meet all deadlines, checking of submissions sent from the factories including lab dips, bulk fabric and print submissions within specified timeframes,
• Ensure the manufacture of own brand products are to the highest standard. Support in fit meetings, and feedback on samples/fabrics/lab dips approvals /safety standards /testing/QC .
• Analysing technical issues accurately and sending clear, concise and accurate comments to suppliers; processing samples in a timely manner.
• Maintain strong partnerships with all internal teams (eg Design, Buyers,Supply chain, Sourcing, etc).
• Bulk QC checks from warehouse in timely manner whilst leading general QC function.
• Understanding and maintaining PLM system from BOM to production
• Mentor and support junior members of the Product Development team ensuring a culture of continuous improvement and development through clear direction and feedback, identifying individual training needs, and encouraging collaborative ways of working

About You:

• Minimum 4 years’ Product development experience in a fast-moving brand/retail environment
• Proven experience of successfully working with Suppliers
• Flexibility to travel
• Passion for Streetwear and Lifestyle products
• Collaborative team player, with ability to react quickly to changing demands and priorities.
• Experience developing junior members of the team

Personal Attributes

• Passionate about Trapstar, fashion, and streetwear culture.
• Positive, proactive, and adaptable.
• Strong work ethic and accountability.
• Collaborative team player with a \"can-do\" attitude.
• Keen to learn, develop, and grow within the business.

The Team:

From Design, Production, Merchandising, Ecommerce, Marketing, Operations, Finance, and People teams, Trapstar's collaborative working environment provides opportunities to build strong relationships across the business.

You will work closely with colleagues who are passionate about the brand and committed to delivering exceptional products and experiences for our global community.

Diversity:

We recognise and value the importance of diversity to help make sure we have lots of different perspectives when we are iterating concepts for Trapstar. Diversity for us is about building happy teams full of people that want to learn and be inspired by each other and our different experiences and backgrounds.

Recruitment Process:

We review applications on an individual basis, and if we feel you would be a good fit we’ll invite you for a call or Teams video for an informal chat about the role, and to see if we’re a good fit for you.

We value open and honest conversations and collaboration, giving you a chance to learn about what we are doing in an informal and friendly environment. We want to know about you and why you feel that this is the opportunity for you. Please note, this is not a remote role, and our expectation is that you will be able to attend Head Office in a hybrid way, in Greater Manchester.