JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Title: Product Developer Ref: PD
Department: Product Development
Reports to: Product Development Manager
Manager of:
Job Purpose: To undertake all aspects of the product development process
Key Accountabilities:
1. To establish and communicate product specifications, including fit, sizing, fabrics, trims and construction details.
2. To critique products for manufacturing quality and fit, for samples and bulk production.
3. To liaise with domestic and overseas raw material and finished goods suppliers, throughout the development process.
4. To prepare fabric and product specification sheets, size specifications and gradings each season.
5. To develop and maintain accurate bill of materials and costing sheets for all products.
6. To maintain and update the relevant sections of the category line plan on a continuous basis following directions from Product Managers
7. To support Design and Product Managers with technical solutions pertaining the style development with regards to fabrics, colours, styling, trims and in cost negotiations
8. To maintain accurate records on costing of all fabrics, trims and finished products.
Skills:
• Influencing Skills
• Computer literate. Familiar with Word & spread sheet software.
• Product creation planning skills.
• Commercial negotiation skills.
• Presentation skills.
• Strategic / merchandise planning skills
• Planning & Organisation Skills
• Effective Communication skills (Written & Oral)
• Financial & Budgeting Skills
Competencies:
• Customer focused approach (internal & external)
• Effective Team - working
• Continuous Improvement Focus
• Commitment to Delivering Results
• Commercially Orientated
• Strategic Thinking
Knowledge:
• Product Development processes and design processes
• Logistics and production planning operations
• Strategic planning principles.
• Fabric and garment testing procedures
• Quality process and procedures in relation to the Musto product range European and Global sources – apparel, footwear and equipment
Personal Attributes:
• Energetic and enthusiastic.
• Pragmatic, tenacious, with excellent attention to detail.
• Self starter.
• Dedicated to getting the job done - but interested in having ‘fun’ as well.
• Active in Musto areas of sport
• Passionate about the Brand
• Willing to travel
Qualifications:
• Degree or Graduate equivalent
Experience:
• At least 3 years experience of developing and costing apparel, footwear, accessories
• Experienced negotiator
• Experience of fabric and garment testing and QC procedures
Location:
• Musto HQ, Laindon, Essex
This job advert will close as soon as sufficient applications have been received. Please apply for this job as soon as you can, if interested.
