At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and mentor a talented Product Development team to create stunning luxury collections.
- Company: Join a highly respected luxury womenswear brand with a creative culture.
- Benefits: Excellent career progression and the chance to work with top design professionals.
- Other info: Collaborative environment focused on innovation and exceptional craftsmanship.
- Why this job: Influence the development of beautifully crafted products from concept to launch.
- Qualifications: Experience in product development, especially in luxury womenswear, and strong project management skills.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.
We are delighted to be partnering with a luxury womenswear brand to appoint an experienced Product Development Manager to lead their Product Development function. This is an exciting opportunity for a commercially minded and highly organised leader to oversee the Product Development team, partnering closely with Design, Production, Atelier, Technical and Buying to ensure beautifully crafted collections are delivered to the highest standards.
You will play a pivotal role in driving the product development process from concept through to production, ensuring critical paths are met, quality is maintained and products are developed in line with the brand's exceptional craftsmanship and aesthetic.
Key Responsibilities- Lead, mentor and develop the Product Development team, ensuring the successful delivery of seasonal collections.
- Own the end‑to‑end product development process from initial concept through to production handover.
- Partner closely with Design, Atelier, Production, Technical and Buying teams to ensure seamless cross‑functional collaboration.
- Manage the critical path, ensuring key milestones are achieved and products are delivered on time.
- Work closely with suppliers and manufacturers to develop products that meet the brand's quality, cost and delivery expectations.
- Oversee fittings, sampling and product approvals, ensuring the highest standards of construction and finish.
- Source and develop luxury fabrics, trims and components alongside Design and sourcing teams.
- Drive continuous improvements across product development processes and ways of working.
- Identify and manage potential development risks, proposing solutions to maintain project timelines.
- Support the wider Product leadership team in delivering the brand's strategic objectives.
- Significant experience within Product Development, ideally within luxury womenswear.
- Previous experience managing or mentoring Product Development teams.
- Strong understanding of luxury garment construction, fabrication and manufacturing processes.
- Proven experience working with premium international suppliers and factories.
- Excellent knowledge of product critical paths and development timelines.
- Strong commercial awareness alongside an appreciation for exceptional craftsmanship and quality.
- Outstanding organisational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple collections simultaneously.
- Confident communicator with the ability to build strong relationships across Design, Production, Technical and Buying teams.
- Passionate about luxury product, innovation and continuous improvement.
- Opportunity to join a highly respected luxury womenswear brand.
- Lead a talented Product Development team within a collaborative and creative environment.
- Work alongside exceptional Design and Product professionals.
- Influence the development of beautifully crafted collections from concept through to launch.
- Excellent long‑term career progression within a growing luxury business.
If you are an experienced Product Development leader with a passion for luxury craftsmanship and cross‑functional collaboration, we would love to hear from you.
Product Development Manager employer: Bloom Search International
Join a prestigious luxury womenswear brand that values creativity and collaboration, offering an inspiring work culture where your expertise in product development will thrive. With a focus on exceptional craftsmanship and quality, you will lead a talented team while enjoying excellent career progression opportunities in a supportive environment. This role not only allows you to influence the creation of beautifully crafted collections but also positions you at the heart of a growing luxury business dedicated to innovation and continuous improvement.
Contact Details:
Bloom Search International Recruitment Team
