Product Development jobs in United Kingdom

A fabulous opportunity to join a beautiful womenswear brand.

Our client is seeking an innovative and detail-oriented Garment Technologist. This is an exciting role for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and has a deep understanding of garment construction and fabric technology.

• Manage own product area independently.
• Develop and maintain excellent relationships with suppliers and support supplier development.
• Create size specs and detailed garment construction sheets for product area following handover from the design team, offering technical guidance on new product development.
• Manage the fit process in line with the critical path. Ensure all approved fits are sealed to Golden Rules. Proactively troubleshoot issues and provide regular updates to the wider team to ensure all key dates are met & any potential issues are escalated.
• Achieve yearly KPIs for returns rate for own product area, analysing and reacting to relevant returns data and customer feedback.
• Continuously review blocks for own product categories, suggesting improvements and updates where necessary.
• Ensure all products are developed in line with testing standards as well as being compliant to legal requirements in all relevant markets.
• Manage the testing process for own product categories. Ensure bulk fabric test reports are received and reviewed ahead of production start dates. Working closely with suppliers and product development team to resolve issues.
• Oversee all garment labelling for own product categories, ensuring brand labelling standards are followed and care labels are both legally compliant and accurate to test reports.
• Ensure all production size charts are accurate, following standard grading.
• Ensure all customer information is accurate for the website and wholesale partners.
• Carry out supplier visits when necessary, evaluating factory set up and production processes. Contribute to supplier appraisal and supplier allocation processes.
• Support the product development team on fabric base testing and wearer trial processes.
• Update the PDP team throughout the fit process of any changes which will impact the cost price/delivery and advising on packaging methods to suit the garment.
• Troubleshoot any QC issues for own product categories working closely with the warehouse and stores to check stock and feedback to suppliers.
• Support junior team members on technical training.

• You have experience in a similar role and at least 3 years experience in a garment tech role.
• Experience in woven dresses, jersey or knitwear is a plus.
• You have strong communication skills and are able to develop strong relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• You have a passion for product.
• A team player with a good attention to detail and a logical and proactive approach to problem solving.
• Have an excellent understanding of the fit process, garment construction and production process.
• Proficient in MS office, experience of PLM systems is an advantage.

Office Hours 9.00am -5.30pm

Flexi Hours available

Hybrid working 3 days in office, 2 WFH.