Own Label Product Developer

Job Specification: Own Label Development / Production / Sourcing Manager

Location: London (Full-Time)

Department: Own Label / Product Development

Reports to: Creative Director, CEO, Buying Manager

Goodhood is an award-winning, independent retailer known for its curated mix of global brands across apparel, accessories and homeware. With a strong cultural identity and growing community, Goodhood is expanding its own-label product offering. We are seeking an experienced, hands‑onDevelopment / Production / Sourcing Managerto lead all technical, manufacturing, and operational aspects of our own‑label collections

Role Overview

This role is geared toward a technically strong, detail‑driven product specialist with multi‑category experience. You will oversee the entire development and production pipeline—turning concepts into commercially viable, high‑quality products across apparel, accessories, soft goods and homeware.

You will manage specifications, sourcing, sampling, supplier relationships, cost negotiations, and production delivery—ensuring product integrity, consistency and efficiency across all categories.

Key Responsibilities

Product Development & Specifications

• Translate initial concepts from Creative and Buying teams into fully detailed specs and technical documentation.
• Create and manage spec sheets, BOMs, graded measurements, construction details and tolerances.
• Oversee fit reviews, sample fittings and technical adjustments with suppliers.
• Proactively identify technical or construction risks early and provide solutions.
• Research, evaluate and onboard manufacturers across apparel, accessories, lifestyle and homeware.
• Build strong relationships with factories, mills, material suppliers and agents globally.
• Negotiate pricing, MOQs, lead times, capacity and terms to achieve target margins.
• Source appropriate fabrics, trims, components and packaging to Goodhood’s standards.
• Ensure supplier compliance, quality standards, and ethical manufacturing practices.

Production Management

• Own the end‑to‑end critical path from development handoff to delivery.
• Approve lab dips, fabrics, trims, pre‑production samples and production specs.
• Monitor production progress, resolving issues around delays, materials, sampling or quality.
• Conduct quality checks (in‑person or remotely) to ensure consistency across all categories.
• Coordinate with warehouse/operations teams on deliveries, intake and launch timings.

Cross‑Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with Creative, CEO, and Buying teams to align product development with brand vision and commercial needs.
• Support merchandising and buying teams with costing, feasibility checks and margin analysis.
• Partner with marketing/e‑commerce teams to provide product information and technical insights for launches.

Required Experience & Skills

Experience

• 5+ years in product development, production, sourcing or technical product management.
• Multi‑category experience essential (apparel + accessories; homeware or lifestyle categories a strong plus).
• Proven track record managing suppliers in the UK/EU and internationally.
• Experience taking products from initial concept through sampling to bulk production.

Technical Skills

• Expert knowledge of garment construction, materials, fittings, tolerances and manufacturing processes.
• Strong technical documentation ability (spec sheets, BOMs, graded size charts, tech packs).
• Proficient in Adobe Illustrator or equivalent tools for specs and technical drawings.
• Strong costing and negotiation abilities.
• Excellent critical path and project management skills.

Soft Skills

• Highly proactive, organised and self‑directed.
• Strong communicator with confidence managing suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Solutions‑oriented and able to anticipate and prevent issues.
• Detail‑obsessed with consistently high quality standards.
• Able to thrive in a fast‑moving, dynamic environment.

What We Offer

• A pivotal role shaping and scaling Goodhood’s own‑label product categories.
• Collaborative, creative working culture with exposure to leadership.
• Competitive salary and benefits.
• Staff discount and professional development opportunities.

Seniority level

• Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

• Full‑time

Job function

• Product Management and Marketing

Industries

• Retail