Product Developer

Product Developer – Fashion, Accessories & Lifestyle
Location: Sale, Greater Manchester
Salary: £35,000–£37,000 per annum

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Product Developer to join a fast-paced, creative design and development team based in Sale, Greater Manchester.

Working with approximately 40 leading UK brands across fashion, lifestyle and sportswear, you will play a key role in developing innovative, commercially successful products across accessories, footwear and apparel.

We are looking for a creative, commercially minded Product Developer with a minimum of 5 years' experience in product development. Previous accessories experience would be advantageous, but is not essential. A strong background in fashion, apparel or related product categories will also be considered.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys taking products from initial concept through to bulk production, working closely with customers, suppliers and overseas manufacturers.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the full product development lifecycle, from initial concept and sampling through to bulk production.

• Lead seasonal product development meetings and contribute creative ideas for new collections.

• Source and develop fabrics, trims, materials and branding components.

• Collaborate with customers to develop products that meet their design briefs, quality standards and commercial requirements.

• Liaise with overseas factories, suppliers and garment technologists throughout the development process.

• Monitor sampling, production timelines, pricing, quality and product compliance.

• Present product concepts, samples and development updates to customers.

• Identify emerging fashion trends, materials and product opportunities.

• Support the sales process through innovative product ideas and commercial recommendations.
  

Skills & Experience Required

• Minimum 5 years' experience in product development, ideally within fashion, accessories, footwear, apparel or lifestyle products.

• Proven experience managing products from concept through to production.

• Experience working with overseas factories and suppliers.

• Strong understanding of materials, fabrics, trims, sampling and manufacturing processes.

• Excellent creative ability with a strong eye for fashion trends and product design.

• Commercial awareness, including product costing, pricing and quality requirements.

• Confident communication and presentation skills, with the ability to build strong customer relationships.

• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.

• Strong Microsoft Excel skills.

• Adobe Illustrator experience would be advantageous.
  

Please note: Previous accessories product development experience is desirable but not essential. We welcome applications from experienced Product Developers with a strong fashion, apparel or lifestyle background.

Why Apply?

• Work with approximately 40 established brands across fashion, lifestyle and sportswear.

• Gain exposure to a diverse range of products, categories and development projects.

• Play an influential role in bringing new product ideas to market.

• Join a collaborative, creative and commercially focused team.

• Develop your experience across the complete product development process.
  

Apply Now

If you are an experienced Product Developer looking for your next opportunity within the fashion, accessories or lifestyle industry, we would love to hear from you.

Success Talent – Diversity & Inclusion

We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition.

Success Talent embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. We welcome applications from candidates with disabilities.

Due to the volume of applications received, we regret that only successful applicants will be contacted.