Senior Project

Senior Product Developer
Are you an experienced Product Developer looking for the next step in your career?
Do you have a strong interest in streetwear, skate culture, and the development of high-quality, trend-led apparel?

We are seeking a skilled, detail-oriented Senior Product Developer to support the creation and delivery of our Own Brand ranges at Route One. This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established, fast-paced business where your expertise will play a key role in driving product progression, enhancing range performance and shaping the direction of our streetwear and skate ranges.

With a thriving online store and a growing network of high-street locations, we bring the best in on-trend fashion to style-savvy customers across the UK. We’re deeply embedded in skate culture, actively supporting events, media, and grassroots projects that give back to the community.

You’re a positive and experienced Product Developer with a solid background in apparel development and understanding of streetwear and skateboarding culture. You thrive in fast-paced environments where accuracy, creativity, and commercial awareness are essential. Whether you’re refining a tech pack or guiding a collection through critical path milestones, you are hands-on, detail-driven, and committed to delivering high-quality, well-executed and on-trend product.

Working closely with the Senior Menswear Buyer and Trading Team, you’ll develop, manage, and deliver our seasonal Own Brand product ranges. You’ll keep our collections trend-relevant within the streetwear and skate market, while ensuring everything runs smoothly from concept to delivery.

Product Development
Own the full product development process from initial concept through to production and delivery.
Collaborate with the Senior Menswear Buyer to build cohesive, trend-led seasonal ranges.
Maintain and manage the Critical Path, tracking key milestones from development through to shipment.
Identify opportunities to improve product quality, sustainability, and cost efficiency.
Coordinate international freight and logistics – obtaining competitive quotes, tracking shipments, and ensuring on-time, cost-effective delivery to our warehouse.
Maintain and update the Route One Supplier Manual and ensure all suppliers adhere to our standards and procedures.
Visit UK and overseas suppliers when required to review production quality, compliance, and maintain strong working relationships.
Accurate flat CAD drawings using Adobe Illustrator
Fabric, trim, artwork, packaging, and labelling specifications
Update tech packs throughout the development cycle to reflect any design, fit, or branding changes.

Analysis, Reporting & Forecasting
Analyse weekly and seasonal sales data to identify bestsellers, forecast demand, and plan re-orders (with support from the Trading team).
Conduct regular competitor and market analysis to stay ahead of trends and performance insights.
Report key development milestones, risks, and challenges to the Senior Menswear Buyer and Senior Management Team.

Product Compliance & Quality Assurance
Ensure all garments meet UK and international compliance standards, including safety, testing, and labelling requirements.
Create care labels and ensure fibre content, labelling, and legal requirements are correct for all markets.
Ensure products undergo appropriate testing and quality control (e.g. colour fastness, shrinkage, pH, fabric performance) where required.
Interpret textile and fabric test results and act accordingly.
Liaise with suppliers and third-party testing houses to obtain, verify, and file test reports.
Proactively resolve any compliance issues during the development process.

Support the Graphics team with Own Brand design briefs, trend direction, print development, and branding.
Oversee online and store visual merchandising

Experience in apparel product development, preferably within a skate and/or streetwear setting
Strong proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Adobe Photoshop (for CADs and tech packs).
Good working knowledge of MS Excel (for product specs, costings, and reporting).
Highly organised with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Commercially minded with a good eye for trend, fit, and brand identity.
Own transport is essential due to our rural head office location.
Job Type: Full-time
Company events
Company pension
Cycle to work scheme
Discounted or free food
Employee discount