Product Developer

Leeds Permanent View Job Description
Liaising with UK based and offshore suppliers-factories.Advising on fit, costings, size charts, quality control, fabrics, and grading.
  • Free Parking ; Close to transport links
  • Early Finish on a Friday

About Our Client

A great opportunity for a Product Developer to join a growing online retailer & B2B business in the Leeds area. They provide high quality apparel to their customers. Due to growth they are seeking another Product Developer to join the business.

Job Description

  • Liaising with UK based and offshore suppliers-factories.
  • Advising on fit, costings, size charts, quality control, fabrics, and grading.
  • Organising red and gold seals from initial design stage of samples.
  • Quality control of embroidery of logos as well as colour matching and dye to match threads.
  • Attending weekly meetings with other departments including, merchandisers, buyers, school relation team and customer services.
  • Completing weekly fit sessions of new products and correct QA forms advising on improvements.
  • Forming close relationships with suppliers with factory visits, online and in person meetings
  • Producing technical flats (CADs) on adobe illustrator.
  • Producing size guides to add to the website, as well as quality checking bulk orders and organising samples for bulk production.



The Successful Applicant

  • In-depth knowledge of apparel garment construction and the development process.
  • Excellent communication skills.
  • Capacity to multi-task and prioritize accordingly.
  • Team Player
  • Highly organised, methodical and process-driven.
  • Passion for delivering consistently high standards in all projects executed.
  • Must have experience dealing with offshore suppliers/manufacturers and a solid understanding of a critical path.
  • Attention to detail.
  • Experience with Microsoft Office.

What's on Offer

Free Parking

Progression Opportunities

Early finish on a FridayProduct Developer

Product Developer

Contact
Lyndsey Sheridan
Quote job ref
JN-042025-6712985
Phone number
+44 161 829 0372

Job summary

Job function
Retail
Subsector
Product Development
Sector
Retail
Location
Leeds
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Lyndsey Sheridan
Consultant phone
+44 161 829 0372
Job reference
JN-042025-6712985