12-Month FTC (Maternity Cover)
An excellent opportunity for an experienced Apparel Product Developer to join a financially strong, established international fashion business with a portfolio of globally recognised brands.
We are looking for a commercially focused Product Developer with 2–5 years' experience in apparel product development, ideally within a fast-paced fashion wholesale business.
The role covers multi-category branded womenswear, working across seasonal collections and Special Make-Ups (SMUs), from initial design concept through to bulk production.
You will need strong hands‑on experience in garment fit, fabric development, garment construction, overseas factory management and product costings.
The Role
- Manage the complete product development process from initial design concept through sampling, approvals and bulk production.
- Develop seasonal womenswear collections and Special Make-Up (SMU) ranges.
- Work closely with Design, Garment Technology, Sourcing and commercial teams.
- Manage overseas factories and suppliers, including factory allocation based on price, lead times and product requirements.
- Source and develop fabrics, trims, washes, finishes and construction details.
- Manage technical specifications, seasonal line lists and product development calendars.
- Coordinate and approve lab dips, fabrics, trims, prints, embroidery, labelling and packaging.
- Attend garment fit sessions, working with Garment Technologists and Designers to resolve fit and construction issues.
- Negotiate supplier prices and support product engineering to achieve target costs and margins.
- Manage samples, approvals, weekly WIP reports and critical paths.
- Work across multiple collections and seasons simultaneously, managing high SKU volumes.
- Liaise with buyers, suppliers and internal teams to ensure products are delivered to the required quality, cost and timelines.
Experience Required
- 2–5 years' experience in apparel product development, preferably within branded fashion or womenswear.
- Strong understanding of garment construction, fitting, fabric development, washes and finishes.
- Hands‑on experience working directly with overseas garment factories and suppliers.
- Experience in sourcing, supplier selection and factory allocation.
- Experience working within a wholesale apparel business model.
- Good commercial understanding of product costings, supplier pricing and margins.
- Experience managing product development from concept through to bulk production.
- Ability to manage multiple seasons, collections and deadlines simultaneously.
- Strong organisational skills and the confidence to work independently.
- Accessories product development experience would be an advantage.
We are particularly interested in someone who is technically knowledgeable, commercially aware, proactive and comfortable working directly with overseas factories in a fast-moving wholesale fashion environment.
Location: London
Salary: Excellent
Contract: 12-month fixed-term contract (maternity cover)
Start: ASAP
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Product Developer - Juicy Couture employer: Provallar Executive Search
Join a dynamic team in our Watford office, where we pride ourselves on fostering a collaborative and innovative work culture. As a Product and Sourcing Manager, you'll have the opportunity to lead exciting projects for globally recognised brands like Reebok, while benefiting from competitive salaries and a supportive environment that encourages professional growth and development. We value our employees and offer a range of benefits designed to enhance your work-life balance and career progression.
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