At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead product development from design to production, ensuring quality and fit standards.
- Company: Join a global streetwear brand known for its innovative designs.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, creative environment, and opportunities for mentorship.
- Other info: Dynamic team atmosphere with potential for career advancement.
- Why this job: Be at the forefront of streetwear fashion and influence product quality.
- Qualifications: Experience in garment construction and proficiency in Microsoft Excel required.
The predicted salary is between 36000 - 44000 £ per year.
We are recruiting for a global streetwear brand who is looking for a Senior Product Developer to join their team in Watford. You will be the key link between design, factories and production, manage the critical path, and mentor junior team members across multiple brands.
Main Responsibilities Will Include:
- Manage the full product development lifecycle from design handover to SMS stage, following Calendar timelines and tracker updates.
- Lead all fit sessions (Proto to Shipment Samples), approving prototypes, PPS and shipment samples against brand standards for fit, quality and construction.
- Develop and maintain technical packs, size charts, construction standards and the testing manual, ensuring garments meet quality, durability and compliance requirements.
- Approve fabrics, trims, lab dips and materials, coordinating with suppliers to resolve development issues and approving print/embroidery techniques.
- Own the critical path, tracking sample submissions, approvals and shipments, flagging risks early and proposing solutions to avoid delays.
- Communicate directly with factories and suppliers, building strong working relationships and managing marketing/shipment samples end-to-end.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with design, production and sourcing, supporting internal meetings, range reviews and product presentations.
- Diagnose and resolve technical, fit, fabric and construction issues, recommending innovations to improve quality and efficiency.
- Mentor junior garment technologists and share best practice to uphold technical standards across the team.
Person Specifications:
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
- In-depth knowledge of garment construction techniques with a good understanding of pattern cutting.
- Extensive background in fit, fabric development, finishes, and construction details.
- Experience working on a wholesale business model.
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