Job Description
Location: STOCKPORT Type: Permanent Salary: £35,000 - £45,000 Per Annum SENIOR PRODUCT DEVELOER / DESIGNER (TEXTILES BEDDING )MANCHESTER / HYBRID ROLE £40k Our client a global Bedding/textiles brand based in Manchester are looking to recruit an experienced Senior Product Developer with a bedding and soft textiles background to join their head offices on a hybrid role. The successful candidate will have at least 4 years working in a similar role for a textiles bedding brand /supplier and have worked with multiple high street retailers.. THE ROLE In conjunction with the design and merchandising teams you will contribute to the development of product across the brands portfolio, from design brief stage, through the whole product development process, to “ready to buy” status. Responsibilities and Duties:Manage the critical paths from design brief to product launch.Communicate with a global supply base in a professional and accurate way, verbally and in writing.Brief factories and keep abreast of factory developments in line with the critical path.Support Design team, from design brief to shipment, including tracking, checking and feeding back on samples.Manage the sample process and be aware of any costs incurred.Ensure quality of product by assessing with the Design & Technical team and signing off products prior to bulk production.Request and negotiate best costs to contribute to business target margins.Communicate and present costs and product details internally, including to senior management.Maintain range plans with product costs and details.Set up new lines on internal systems, liaising with the Merchandiser and Supply Team to ensure the correct information is input.Create production specs once developments have been signed off.Liaise with Sales and Wholesale teams, and key customers when required on ‘made to order’ and exclusive product outside of main ranges.Carry out market research and competitor analysis.Plan and organise meetings as required.Liaise with Marketing Team in preparation for trade shows and photo shoots.Assist in preparation of price lists for trade shows and sales team.The Candidate:Experience in critical path and supply chain import & distribution Practical knowledge and previous experience of product development across HOME TEXTILES, preferably bedlinen and filled product.Minimum of 5 years’ experience in similar roles. worked with high street retailers .Preferably educated to degree level.Organised with excellent time management skills.Able to work under pressure in fast paced environment.Confident and clear communication skills, both written and verbal.Intermediate IT skills – Excel, Word, Powerpoint, internal systems.Textiles degreeFull-time, PermanentBenefits:Company pensionEmployee discountHYBRID - Work from homeSchedule:Monday to FridaySupplemental pay types:Bonus scheme