Senior Product Developer

Manchester

Permanent

Up to £44,000

A leading multi-brand fashion retailer is searching for a Senior Product Developer  to join its in-house Design Centre — the creative engine behind a range of fast-growing own brands across menswear, womenswear, kidswear, and accessories.

This is a hands-on role for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and loves turning design ideas into perfectly executed, commercial-ready products. The successful candidate will lead product development from concept to production, oversee quality at every stage, and guide a talented team of developers to deliver exceptional collections.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading product development across all own brands and categories — overseeing fit sessions, lab dips, bulk fabric and print submissions, and ensuring every sample meets design, fit, and technical standards.
• Managing the critical path to keep development and production timelines on track, ensuring ex-factory dates are met.
• Maintaining product compliance by overseeing testing requirements, manuals, and feedback to the team to ensure every garment meets safety and quality standards.
• Building and nurturing strong relationships with overseas suppliers, including production and development trips.
• Mentoring and supporting junior and mid-level product developers, fostering continuous improvement, collaboration, and growth.
• Driving innovation and process improvements, introducing smarter ways of working to streamline the product development cycle.
• Overseeing day-to-day organisation, including sample management, archiving, submissions, returns logs, and general QC functions.

The role requires a confident, organised, and detail-oriented professional who can balance creativity with technical expertise. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in product development or garment technology, a deep understanding of construction and fit, and the ability to make smart commercial decisions.

Please click the apply button to send your CV to Rosey Bansal, remembering to state your current salary and package.

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