Womenswear Product Developer — 12-Month FTC

Provallar Executive Search; Greater London; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Provallar Executive Search is recruiting an experienced Apparel Product Developer to join a fast-paced international fashion business in London. You will manage from concept to bulk production across womenswear and SMUs, with 2–5 years in product development and a hands-on focus on fit, fabric development, and construction.

The role requires overseas factory management, supplier sourcing, costings and negotiating to hit target margins, while coordinating multiple seasons and deadlines for a

Qualifications

• 2–5 years' experience in apparel product development, preferably within branded fashion or womenswear.
• Strong understanding of garment construction, fitting, fabric development, washes and finishes.
• Hands-on experience with overseas garment factories and suppliers.
• Experience in sourcing, supplier selection and factory allocation.
• Experience in a wholesale apparel business model.
• Good commercial understanding of product costings, supplier pricing and margins.
• Experience managing product development from concept through to bulk production.
• Ability to manage multiple seasons, collections and deadlines simultaneously.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to work independently.
• Accessories product development experience would be an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Manage the complete product development process from concept through sampling, approvals and bulk production.
• Develop seasonal womenswear collections and SMU ranges.
• Collaborate with Design, Garment Technology, Sourcing and commercial teams.
• Manage overseas factories and suppliers based on price, lead times and requirements.
• Source and develop fabrics, trims, washes, finishes and construction details.
• Maintain technical specifications, seasonal line lists and development calendars.
• Coordinate lab dips, fabrics, trims, prints, embroidery, labelling and packaging.
• Attend garment fit sessions and resolve fit and construction issues.
• Negotiate supplier prices to support target costs and margins.
• Manage samples, approvals, weekly WIP reports and critical paths.
• Work across multiple collections and seasons, handling high SKU volumes.
• Liaise with buyers, suppliers and internal teams to ensure quality, cost and timeliness.

Skills

Garment construction

Fabric development

Product costings

Supplier management

Overseas factories

Multi-season planning

Garment fitting

Supplier price negotiation

Deadline management

Job description

Provallar Executive Search is recruiting an experienced Apparel Product Developer to join a fast-paced international fashion business in London. You will manage from concept to bulk production across womenswear and SMUs, with 2–5 years in product development and a hands-on focus on fit, fabric development, and construction.

The role requires overseas factory management, supplier sourcing, costings and negotiating to hit target margins, while coordinating multiple seasons and deadlines for a