Retail & Fashion / Product Development Senior Product Developer

Permanent

UK Watford

£ 40,000 - £ 50,000

Senior Product Developer UK Watford | C. £ 40,000P.A. FULL TIME EQUIVALENT, Permanent | REF:

Permanent
UK, Watford
Posted 5 months ago

Senior Product Developer – Global Sportswear Brand

Watford | £40,000–£50,000 | Full-Time

Ready to shape the next generation of sportswear collections for a globally recognised brand?

We’re looking for a commercially minded Senior Product Developer with strong apparel expertise across menswear and womenswear to join a fast-growing product and sourcing team based in Watford. You’ll take ownership from concept through to production, working on performance-led apparel collections with international suppliers and high-profile licensed brands.

What You’ll Be Doing

  • Driving product development across multi-season apparel collections
  • Collaborating closely with design, sourcing, and operations teams
  • Managing fit, fabrics, trims, construction, and supplier communication
  • Owning critical path deadlines from proto to production
  • Reviewing lab dips, strike-offs, PP samples, and garment approvals
  • Supporting costings, FOB negotiations, and supplier allocation
  • Ensuring products meet premium quality and performance standards

 

What We’re Looking For

  • 5+ years’ experience in apparel product development
  • Background in sportswear, activewear, or athleisure
  • Strong knowledge of garment construction and fit
  • Experience working with Far East suppliers

 

Apply now if you thrive in product-led environments and know how to turn great design into commercially successful product.

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