Director of New Product Development in Harlow

This is a high-impact opportunity to lead new product innovation for a global consumer brand. As Director of New Product Development, youll define and execute the roadmap across sport, tech, and licensed product rangesearning up to £120,000 plus bonus, private medical, and flexible working hours.

Scope of the Role

Youll set the strategy and lead end-to-end product development to drive innovation and commercial success. The Director of New Product Development will:

Lead Product Design, Development, and R&D teams to deliver cohesive product ranges

Define the roadmap across traditional, tech-enabled, and licensed categories

Align global product operations, especially between UK and China

Embed insight-driven innovation and professionalise development processes

Guide team growth, recruitment, and cross-functional collaboration

Key Skills and Experience Required

To succeed as Director of New Product Development, youll need:

Experience as a Product Director or Director of New Product Development in consumer goods

Track record of managing cross-functional teams and global suppliers, especially in China

Background in sports equipment, gaming peripherals, or consumer electronics

Strong commercial acumen and strategic leadership capabilities

Proven ability to lead NPD programmes through growth and transformation

Salary and Benefits

£115,000 £120,000 basic salary

Private medical insurance

Company-wide bonus scheme (typically 36% of salary)

Flexible working hours (core hours 10 AM 3 PM)

Office-based in Harlow with opportunities for international travel

This Director of New Product Development role is pivotal to scaling a future-focused product function. Youll work closely with design and engineering teams to bring concepts to life and deliver category-defining innovations. If youre a proven Product Director or NPD leader looking to shape strategy and team culture in a globally recognised brand, this could be your next step.

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