Senior Product Developer

Professor Puzzle Ltd; Twickenham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Professor Puzzle Ltd in Twickenham is seeking a Senior Product Developer to lead bespoke consumer products from concept to market. You will own product strategy, build strong retailer relationships and shape ranges for key accounts.

You will manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment, mentor junior developers, and work closely with account managers to balance customer needs with commercial targets.

Qualifications

• Experience developing products for retailers or grocers.
• Experience with overseas suppliers and product specs.
• A genuine passion for consumer games and gifting.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end development from concept to commercial product.
• Identify market gaps and new category opportunities.
• Collaborate with Account Managers on customer needs and market dynamics.
• Cost-engineer products to hit target costs and margins.
• Drive projects at pace and keep development on schedule.
• Mentor junior Product Developers and share knowledge.
• Continuously seek improvements in product processes.

Skills

Commercial mindset

Leadership

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Strong communication

Team collaboration

Job description

We are looking for a talented, commercially minded Senior Product Developer to join our dynamic Product Development team, based in our Twickenham office.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Product Developer who loves creating innovative consumer products and is ready to take greater ownership of product strategy, customer relationships and the development of bespoke ranges for some of our key retail customers.

Key Responsibilities:

• Own the end-to-end development of bespoke product ranges, from initial concept through to a fully developed commercial product
• Identify market gaps, emerging trends and new category opportunities
• Work closely with Account Managers to understand customer needs, sales performance, competitors and market dynamics
• Cost-engineer products and negotiate with suppliers to achieve target costs and margins
• Manage product development at pace, troubleshooting issues and keeping projects on track
• Mentor and support junior Product Developers, providing guidance, training and development
• Continually look for opportunities to improve products, processes and ways of working

What we’re looking for:

You’ll be an experienced product developer with a strong commercial mindset and the confidence to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.

You should be a natural problem-solver, comfortable making decisions and taking ownership, with excellent attention to detail and strong communication skills. You’ll enjoy working collaboratively across different teams while also being confident enough to lead, mentor and positively influence those around you.

Experience developing products for grocers, discounters or other major retailers would be particularly valuable, as would experience working with overseas suppliers and product specification databases.

If you have a genuine passion for product – particularly games, gifting and innovative consumer products – and are looking for a senior role where you can have a real influence on both product and strategy, we’d love to hear from you.

Based in our Twickenham office