Product Developer

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced Product Developer to work with a reputable global sportswear brand.
This is a great opportunity for someone working within the sportswear/activewear and Athleisure industry across men's and ladies and looking to progress your career .
This role is based in Central London.

Main responsibilities Will Include:

• Participate in creating the seasonal calendar.
• Develop the assigned styles/collections in cooperation with Designers, internal teams, and suppliers of approximately 200 SKUS per season.
• Work on multiple seasons at once across a large collection both men's and women's.
• Source and develop new fabrics seasonally ensuring they are within cost using your knowledge and fabric sheets are completed.
• Day-to-day factory liaison.
• Coordinate and monitor all activities regarding the development, approval, and communication of all fabric, trimming, and accessory suppliers.
• Organise and manage fit sessions and provide fitting comments to the suppliers
• Help ensure FOB prices meet targets and required margins.
• Manage and keep the WIP report updated.
• Responsible for managing the critical path from initial prototypes through to bulk production managing the timeline strictly to ensure the samples are delivered on time.
• Send out the PP & shipment samples to the buyers for approval or reference.
• Be responsible for creating measurements charts, measuring garments for UK and Global teams
• Investigating and resolving QC issues if any arises.
• Sample management

Person specification

• Sportswear/activewear and Athleisure experience needed
• In-depth knowledge of garment construction techniques with a good understanding of pattern cutting
• Experience in technical fabrics and performance garment constructions
• Experience in dealing with suppliers based in the Far East.
• Extensive background in fit, fabric development, finishes, and construction details.
• Experience working on a wholesale business model.