Senior Garment Product Developer / Garment Product Developer

A bit about Net World Sports

Join Net World Sports on our mission to become the world's leading sports equipment retailer. Nothing excites us more than finding hungry, talented individuals and unleashing them in a team capable of achieving incredible things. Net World Sports is the leading provider of high-quality sporting equipment worldwide. We are a fast-paced, fast-growing, and innovative company that values talent, determination, and ambition.

You’ll be exposed to the entire end to end journey of creating garments suitable for the sports industry, from creating tech packs all the way to supporting the content team list the product on the website. The quality of our products is our number one priority, and the product team is the most pivotal department of the business where no two days are the same. You will have the exciting opportunity to design and source brand-new clothing ranges for various sports, taking on a key responsibility in our team.

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

• Carrying out market research into competitors’ garments, including comp shops.
• Liaise and negotiate with manufacturers globally to create high quality samples at the best prices.
• Create accurate and detailed tech packs, amending in response to fit amends, and assuring all changes are reflected in the packs.
• Carry out fit sessions, reviewing the samples for corrections to aesthetics dimensions, hand feel, functionality, and workmanship.
• Gather feedback from fit sessions, sales, customer service, wearer trials etc to communicate any changes and improvements to manufacturers.
• Lead in design critiques and feedback sessions with members of the team to look for improvements and receive any constructive criticism.
• Approving lab dips, strike offs, trim cards, samples and test reports.
• Attend garment/product photoshoots, help with any changes that may need making on the day.
• Ensure everything is on time and follows the critical path and delivery dates are met.
• Manage any quality issues that may arise during and after development.

WHAT YOU'LL BRING:

• Good IT skills – confident using Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign as well as Microsoft Excel.
• Good knowledge of fabrics, technical components, and different sewing techniques.
• Capable of thriving in a fast-paced and dynamic environment, while always maintaining a sharp attention to detail.
• Experience in attending/running fit sessions, having the knowledge of what improvements to look for and making sure they are followed through.
• A real flair for creativity and design.
• Experience negotiating prices, lead time and payment terms.
• Experience in leading more junior members of the team.
• Experience in working with technical clothing and children’s clothing is an advantage but not essential.
• Be able to manage workloads efficiently and work efficiently through them.
• Great communicators, able to build strong relationships with colleagues and suppliers alike.
• A minimum of 3 years’ experience in a similar role.

WHAT YOU'LL GET:

• Health & Wellbeing – Workouts, Run Club, Nature Trail, Wellness Allowances, Gym Memberships, On-Site Gym (Coming Soon!), Golf Memberships & Mental Health Support.
• 29 Days Annual Leave (Including Bank Holidays) - Increases with Length of Service.
• Flexible Working Hours.
• Social Events – Busy Schedule of Parties, Sports Tournaments, Charity Events & Lots More!
• Table Tennis, Pool Tables & Sports Equipment in the Office.
• Additional Benefits Available - Vitality Private Health Insurance, Help to Buy Scheme, Cycle to Work Scheme, Discounted Travel Schemes & Lots More!
• Product Discount on Net World Sports & Affiliate Partner Products.
• Subsidised On-Site Bistro - Serving Freshly Prepared Food Every Day for Breakfast & Lunch.
• Employee Recognition - Bonus & Commission Schemes and Performance, Length of Service & Life Event Rewards.
• Employee Support - Saving Schemes, Legal & Financial Advice, Parental Guidance.

OUR VALUES:

• Go above and beyond: Get stuck in and show your passion!
• Ideas over hierarchy: If you have an idea, speak up! It doesn’t matter what role you’re in, we want everyone to shout about ways the business can develop and improve.
• Be bold, move fast: We value speed; we make fast decisions, trust our guts and get things done as efficiently as possible.
• Keep it simple: Don’t over-complicate it!
• Results driven: We embrace results that drive positive change, even if it means occasional failure. Mistakes are valuable as long as we learn from them and avoid repeating them.
• Growth: We’re a fast-growing business and we want our staff to grow with us.