Product Developer

Our client is a fast fashion, Licensed Garment supplier to most of the high street. They are currently recruiting for a creative Product Developer to join their team. This role will be split across Head Office in Leicester and a site in Loughborough so candidate must drive and be flexible to go to either site.  

Product Developer - The Role:

• The purpose of this role is to manage the end-to-end sample process from design concept to pp sample approval, reporting to the account manager
• This role would suit someone with a love of product, strong administrative skills (particularly excel) along with an eye for detail and a strong desire to get the job done.
• Working closely with designers to ensure a smooth handover of approved concepts to the chosen factory for sampling (mainly UK print room) – ensuring print technique, size and AW is clear with all colours correctly called out so the sample can be made
• Adding sample requests to internal trackers
• Chasing in sample blanks and ensuring these are sent to the print room in time for the sample to be printed & dealing with any questions and queries that may arise.
• Upon receiving samples, checking they match cad and look like the concept prior to submitting for customer / licensor approval
• Updating trackers with pp sample photos
• Monitoring approval comments in D365 from licensor in conjunction with customer feedback, re-submitting samples if necessary
• Ensuring all samples are ticketed and organised in a tidy manner so they can be found by other team members easily.
• Working with the Merchandiser to ensure all packaging artworks are in place and getting licensed back neck prints approved, ideally prior to order handover
• At order handover stage to clearly ensure the production CP is updated with any approval / customer sample comments and samples with tickets handed over to the print room as the production standard
• Potential to attend customer, licensor and new supplier meetings if required

Product Developer - The Candidate:

• Would suit a recent fashion graduate or 2nd jobber from a creative background, who is willing to learn and grow within the department
• Ideally to have a flair for fashion & an eye for colour, styling and graphics
• Must be highly organised with attention to detail
• Confidence and strong communication skills are essential, as will be dealing with internal teams across print, licensing, sales and production
• Ability to work under pressure & cope with tight deadlines
• Proactive approach & flexibility is essential
• Previous experience in licensing would be an advantage
• Previous experience in garment printing would be an advantage
• Must be familiar with Microsoft Office packages, especially EXCEL

Product Developer - The Package:

• Competitive depending on experience

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