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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

Please note that due to the anticipated interest in these roles only short listed candidates will be contacted. By applying for this role you will be asked to consent to the u&i Search GDPR Policy.

Product Developer

u&i Search Ltd
Leicester and Loughborough Dual Site
Permanent
Competitive

Published on 10 Dec 2024

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