Junior Product Developer Premium Apparel Job In Chesterfield

About Our Client

A great opportunity for a Junior Product Developer - to join a contemporary & active apparel business in the Sheffield area. They are a Ecommerce & Wholesale company that have seen strong growth of the past 3 years. With offices in South Yorkshire, London and LA. Due to this they are looking for a Junior Product Developer to join the product team.

Job Description

• Maintain and manage the critical path process, ensuring all details are kept up to date and feedback on changes are communicated to the team.
• Liaise directly with the suppliers/factories.
• Build strong relationships and communication within other business departments.
• Assist fit and construction approval on allocated ranges throughout all stages of the Bulk Production process.
• Maintain test reports.
• Arrange and assist fit sessions with the relevant team members, design and wider areas of the business.
• Responsible for the filing of all fabric/ lab dip/ trim submissions.
• Responsible for returns information being collated back into the Development and Production team from other departments within the business.
• Attend weekly team meetings.
• A number of housekeeping elements, including sample tracking, updating department documents, DHL.
• Adhoc business needs.

The Successful Applicant

• 6 months plus experience with a background in product development and or/ as a garment technologist in a similar role within the fashion industry preferably for a Brand.
• 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

• Employee Purchase Scheme with 50% off for employees.
• Competitive Salary
• Friend and Family Purchase Scheme with 20% off.
• Access to Bupa Health insurance after 2 years.
• 25 days annual leave
• Close to transport links