Temp Product Development Assistant

Retail Human Resources plc; Greater London; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Luxury Brand in Greater London is seeking a Product Development Assistant to support the PD function from concept through to production on an immediate start temporary contract. The role is fully office-based, requiring strong organisational skills and experience with luxury fashion product development.

You will liaise with international suppliers, manage critical path updates, assist with costings, and maintain product data systems while providing general admin support to the PD team.

Qualifications

• Experience as a PD Assistant in luxury or premium fashion.
• Strong understanding of the product development process.
• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail.
• Confident communicator with experience liaising with international suppliers.
• Strong Excel and systems skills.
• Immediately available and able to commit to a full-time office-based role.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the PD team throughout the development lifecycle
• Managing critical path updates and sample tracking
• Liaising with suppliers and factories regarding sampling and approvals
• Raising POs and maintaining product data systems
• Assisting with costings and maintaining development spreadsheets
• Organising and preparing samples for meetings and sign-offs
• Providing general administrative support to the wider PD team

Skills

PD process knowledge

Excel skills

Supplier liaison

Administrative skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Tools

MS Office

ERP system

Job description

Product Development Assistant – Luxury Brand | Immediate Start | Temp Role | Head Office Based

A prestigious luxury brand is seeking a Product Development Assistant to join their head office team on an immediate start temporary contract.

This is an exciting opportunity to support the Product Development function within a fast-paced, high-end environment, working across luxury categories from concept through to production. This position is fully office-based (no hybrid working).

Key Responsibilities:

• Supporting the PD team throughout the development lifecycle


• Managing critical path updates and sample tracking


• Liaising with suppliers and factories regarding sampling and approvals


• Raising POs and maintaining product data systems


• Assisting with costings and maintaining development spreadsheets


• Organising and preparing samples for meetings and sign-offs


• Providing general administrative support to the wider PD team

About You:

• Previous experience as a PD Assistant within a luxury or premium fashion brand


• Strong understanding of the product development process


• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail


• Confident communicator with experience liaising with international suppliers


• Strong Excel and systems skills


• Immediately available and able to commit to a full-time office-based role

This is a fantastic opportunity for a detail-oriented Product Development Assistant to gain exposure within a renowned luxury head office environment.

Reference: HD - 300879/bxx