I am partnering with a well-known brand who are globally recognised within the Apparel and Accessories world!
They are looking to appoint a new Accessories Product Developer into their Central London offices. You will work across all their sports lifestyle divisions where you will play an integral part in working with the Design team and helping to bring their products to life.
The Accessories Product Developer will be responsible for product development and coordinating the production of accessories including bags, headwear, knit and lounge. You will work directly with the sales teams, design teams, factories, and suppliers to support the product journey from design and development through to sampling and final production.
You will be working in a Product Development role and have covered Accessories.
This is an additional head into their team due to phenomenal growth!
Accessories Product Developer- Sportswear- The Role
- Develop products and coordinate production for all collections
- Work closely with the accessories designer
- Create line lists and pricelists
- Negotiate with factories for FOB’s and keep track of pricing from suppliers
- Responsible for ensuring all samples are developed to targeted deadlines, with the desired aesthetic
- Responsible for Prototypes, SMS and Pre-Production/QR requests and follow-up to factories
- Research materials, components, construction techniques and finishes
- Carry out visual research, sketches, Tech Packs and mock-ups/salpas as required for product development
- Accountable for the accuracy of for Tech Packs and BOMs sent out to factories
- Accountable for providing clarity on current sampling, shipment status, raw material stock and budget status
- Keep updated the WIP report
- Shipment Tracker file
- Communicate timeline conflicts, quality risks, changes, and action items daily
- Identify and communicate any quality control concerns and implement processes to ensure that our products are of the highest quality and standards
- Develop effective working relationships with suppliers and effectively communicate with cross-functional teams, ensuring information flows between all actors of the process
- Work closely with the team to ensure all of the Critical Path dates are met
- Manage all day-to-day communication with factories and suppliers
- Schedule fitting and production meetings to ensure milestones are met
- Accountable for all the information entered in our WIP report
- Manage showroom samples
- Travelling to factories and fairs if needed
- Show preparation and coordination
Apparel Product Developer- Branded Sportswear- The Role
- Technical knowledge of accessories product, materials, construction techniques and finishes
- Have visited suppliers in the far east or Europe
- A keen eye for detail and quality
- Excellent organisational skills
- Solution orientated – problem solver, flexible and adaptable, resilient
- Ability to work well under pressure, and meet critical deadlines
- Experience of working close to production and international factories
- The ability to take initiative and to prioritize work tasks
- People skills and tact
- Strong IT skills including Excel, Illustrator and Photoshop
This is a great opportunity that does not want to be missed. Please send your CV to m.coote@peoplemarketing.co.uk.
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