Senior Product Developer, Lifestyle & Seasonal (REF 1262)

I Love My Job Ltd.; London; On-site; GBP 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading design-led consumer goods brand is seeking a Senior Product Developer to spearhead innovative product ranges across various categories. This role offers the opportunity to shape stylish and sustainable products for top UK retailers, focusing on quality and trend-driven innovation.

Qualifications

• Experience in consumer goods development (home, seasonal, stationery).
• Ability to create commercially viable products from trends.
• Experience with FOB and branded product development.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of strategic and seasonal product ranges.
• Mentor junior team members and support key launches.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to drive product quality.

Skills

Product Development

Trend Analysis

Mentoring

Communication

Organisational Skills

Education

5 years of product development experience

Job description

• Up to £45,000 DOE
• London

Are you an experienced Product Developer with a passion for creating commercial, stylish, and sustainable products? Ready to take the reins of exciting new ranges across lifestyle, seasonal, home and gifting? This could be the role for you.

A fast-growing, design-led consumer goods brand is looking for a Senior Product Developer to lead product creation across a variety of categories. With a strong UK presence and international reach, they’ve become a trusted name for global retailers thanks to their commitment to quality, innovation, and sustainability.

This is your chance to shape meaningful, trend-led products for some of the world’s top retailers – from concept to shelf!

Key responsibilities will include:

• Lead development of strategic and seasonal product ranges.
• Create innovative, commercially strong products and packaging, working closely with design, buying and suppliers.
• Own key relationships with major UK retailers, acting as the creative and strategic partner.
• Drive sustainability, reducing plastic and introducing longer-lasting alternatives like textiles.
• Mentor and inspire junior team members, while upskilling peers across the business.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with sales, marketing, and account managers to support key launches and growth goals.
• Travel occasionally to suppliers and manufacturers in the EU and Far East to ensure the best quality and price points.
• Keep projects on track, on budget, and aligned to margin and critical path targets.

What you’ll bring:

• Around 5 years of product development experience within consumer goods – home, seasonal, stationery preferred.
• A strong sense of trends – both social and design – and the ability to translate them into commercially viable products.
• Line management or mentoring experience is a plus.
• Experience with FOB, own-label, and branded product development ideal.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Super-organised, solutions-focused and confident working in a deadline-driven environment.

Diversity & Inclusion:ILMJ values diversity, equality and inclusion and encourages applicants from all backgrounds and identities.