Product Developer in Manchester

Manchester Central
Office based role 5 days a week.
We have an exciting opportunity available for a Product developer / garment technologist to join our clients growing team.
Due to the rapid growth of the business and the desire to stay ahead of competition, we are looking to enhance the overall technical aspects of our product.
Main roles and Responsibilities
Ensuring all aspects of the critical path are maintained and that the product development process is smooth, ensuring ex-factory dates are kept to
Controlling all seal samples stages and ensuring they are all done within the critical path timeframe
Chasing factories for anything needed, cost prices, samples etc.
Conducting fit session on all samples with the wider team.
Ensuring everything is measured and all comments made are communicated with factories
Sending clear and concise technical and structural comments to suppliers, again keeping to critical path timelines
Testing and analysing all product, whether its fabric or garment testing and QC
Ensuring compliance with regulations, product safety and legislations
Requirements, skills and experience
Ability to work across men\’s, women\’s and junior\’s
Excellent knowledge of fabrics/trims and the technical aspects of performance wear
Confidently work and support the wider team
Work directly with overseas suppliers and travel to view production when needed.
This can include weekends and