Senior Product Developer - Sportswear

People Marketing's client, a well-known Heritage sports brand, is looking to hire a Senior Product Developer with a sportswear background to join their growing team in Watford.

Reporting to the Head of Product and Sourcing Manager, the Senior Product Developer will work across men’s and women’s apparel categories, from initial concept through to bulk samples for in-house collections and special make-up collections. This. will include being responsible for ensuring the product is produced to the desired quality, whilst assisting in coordinating raw materials/trims and production in a timely manner.

Senior Sportswear Product Developer – The Role:

• Overseeing all aspects of product development and costings.
• Collaborating closely with the design team on commercial development.
• Managing the CP and key trigger dates such as overview deadlines and tech pack submissions, and attending meetings with the Operations team.
• Managing supplier allocation and briefing tech packs, creating measurement charts, grade rules and line lists
• Communicating daily with all suppliers and managing any issues & queries and agreeing FOB prices.
• Manage approvals on samples, lab dips, print strike-offs, and embroideries
• Attending fit sessions to make sure the products are fitted and amended correctly for each stage.
• Work on multiple seasons across both men’s and women's apparel ranges.

Senior Sportswear Product Developer – The Person:

• Experience in an apparel product development role within sportswear and streetwear across both men's and women's
• Proven experience managing buyer relationships, addressing product-related queries, and following through on feedback.
• Solid technical knowledge of garment construction, with an understanding of pattern cutting.
• A strong background in costing, margin negotiation, and pricing strategy.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, both written and verbal.

We regret that due to the high amount of interest that we receive for each of our vacancies, if you do not hear from one of our consultants within 5 days, then unfortunately you have not been shortlisted for this role.