Textile Product Developer — Full Lifecycle & Hybrid Work

Next Generation; Worcester; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Product Developer located in Worcester, UK. In this full-time permanent position, you'll manage the entire product lifecycle, ensuring compliance and quality while collaborating with multiple teams. The ideal candidate will have strong technical skills in textiles and experience with relevant standards and tools like Adobe Illustrator. This role offers a salary ranging from £32,000 to £40,000 and includes hybrid working options and comprehensive company benefits.

Benefits

25 days holiday, increasing to 30 after 10 years

Company Pension Scheme

Free onsite parking

Opportunity to attend company events

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of textile standards related to safety and performance.
• Ability to conduct fabric testing and manage product lifecycle.
• Experience collaborating with different departments for product launches.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full product lifecycle from development to launch.
• Conduct research on fabrics and market trends to optimize products.
• Ensure compliance and quality in collaboration with factories.

Skills

Knowledge of relevant standards (EN ISO 20471, EN343, ISO 13688, RIS 3279)

Strong technical skills in textiles, fabric testing, and garment development

Experience with Adobe Illustrator or similar for technical flats

Familiarity with global supply chains and regulatory environments

Highly organised, proactive, and able to manage multiple projects

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

Job description

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Product Developer located in Worcester, UK. In this full-time permanent position, you'll manage the entire product lifecycle, ensuring compliance and quality while collaborating with multiple teams. The ideal candidate will have strong technical skills in textiles and experience with relevant standards and tools like Adobe Illustrator. This role offers a salary ranging from £32,000 to £40,000 and includes hybrid working options and comprehensive company benefits.