Trainee Product Developer, Womenswear

TN United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Trainee Product Developer for their Womenswear department in London. This role offers a unique opportunity to support the Product Development Team in managing the development process from concept to finished product. You will collaborate closely with design and buying teams, ensuring cost and production viability while honing your skills in a dynamic environment. The company values diversity and encourages applicants from all backgrounds to apply. If you're self-motivated and eager to learn, this could be the perfect start to your career.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Company Pension

Company Bonus Scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in product development, fabric, buying, or merchandising is desirable.
• Strong communication skills and attention to detail are essential.

Responsibilities

• Support the Product Development Team in managing the development process.
• Work closely with Design and Buying teams to ensure viability for the collection.

Skills

Product Development

Attention to Detail

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Time Management

Teamwork

Job description

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Trainee Product Developer, Womenswear, London

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Client:

REISS

Location:

London, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

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Posted:

02.05.2025

Expiry Date:

16.06.2025

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Job Description:

What's the role about?

As part of our Womenswear Production department, you'll be joining as our Trainee Product Developer who is responsible for supporting the Product Development Team with managing the development process of our womenswear product by working closely with our Womenswear Design Team to develop each category from initial concept through to finished product.

Who you are

• Experience within product development, fabric, buying or merchandising is desirable
• Attention to detail and strong communication skills- both verbal and written
• Organised and able to prioritise workload
• Well organised with time management skills
• Reliable and focused
• Self-motivated and team oriented

What you'll be doing

• Working closely with our Design and Buying teams to ensure the cost and production is viable for the development of our collection
• Critical Path management, keeping Vision updated for costings and retail selling prices
• Attending weekly progress meetings and assisting the Product Developer in any actions as required
• Supporting Merchandising, Buying and Technical team once product is signed off to ensure all categories are progressed through delivery
• Assisting team in sending out development specs to suppliers and chase samples back for seasonal buy meetings
• Chase back all proto samples from suppliers and update tracker with sample due dates, send priority list to suppliers each week to confirm required dates for samples
• Log in all samples when they arrive and steam in preparation handover to Product Developer and design team
• Working with the Product Developer, cross source key fabrics with factories and develop new fabrics based on key trends
• Assisting in the development of new routes by sending out tech packs/samples/process information to get costings and enable supplier to understand Reiss processes
• Support Product Developer to identify opportunities to improve the product and margin including cross costing as required

What we'll do for you

• Provide you with a competitive salary
• Company pension
• Company bonus scheme
• Plus many more

If you want to start your story at Reiss as our Trainee Product Developer don't miss out - apply now!

We recognise the importance and power of diversity within our business and, as such, we ensure that our people processes are fair, transparent and promote equality of opportunity for all candidates.

It is our pledge that candidates will not be discriminated against on the grounds of gender, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, marital status, age, race, colour, ethnic background, nationality, disability, sexual orientation, religion, religious or similar belief. Every individual will be treated with respect.

We know that some people won't apply for a role unless they feel they meet all of the requirements listed. We want you to know that finding people who will add to our inspirational culture and have a learning mindset is incredibly important to us. Even if you feel you don't tick all the boxes, we'd still like to hear from you.