Senior Product Development Lead

1 month ago

Battersea, United Kingdom Vivienne Westwood Full time

Vivienne Westwood is one of the most iconic British Fashion Brands who cares and believes in its people and the environment. If you’re interested in being part of an organisation that produces quality products, promotes awareness for a better world, and provides an excellent benefits package to support its employees, keep reading….


Vivienne Westwood is looking for a Senior Product Development Lead to join the Product Development – Jewellery Team in our Elcho Street (London) Office on a Full-time basis for 12 Months.


KEY RESPONSIBILITIES


Production Development:

  • Create and update the seasonal collection timeline and critical path.
  • Ensure adherence to deadlines for collections and special projects.
  • Co-ordinate with teams in London, Thailand, Operations, and Commercial departments.
  • Oversee research for materials and components.
  • Manage copyright and IP for jewellery collections.
  • Handle orders for SMS (Sales samples) and PPS (Pre-production samples).
  • Report UK/European development to the Head of Collections (Jewellery).
  • Maintain inventory of London stock and manage data collection.


PLM & JOOR:

  • Input and oversee information for collections on PLM.
  • Set and manage seasonal timelines for PLM and Joor.
  • Troubleshoot PLM and Joor issues, offering training and support.
  • Write collection descriptions and maintain photography guidelines.


E-Commerce & Digital Marketing:

  • Collaborate with the e-commerce team on website and digital marketing issues.
  • Review and proofread website content and digital marketing posts.


Sustainability:

  • Gather and report on seasonal sustainability targets.
  • Act as the central co-ordinator for sustainability information.
  • Develop product passports for jewellery ranges.
  • Attend sustainability meetings and update the team on findings.
  • Research ethical and sustainable materials.


Invoicing & Accounting:

  • Generate and process purchase orders.
  • Follow up on credit notes and update development cost summaries.
  • Provide monthly and weekly expenditure reports.


Merchandising:

  • Range planning expertise
  • Data analysis
  • Advanced merchandising knowledge
  • Cross-functional collaboration & Problem-solving
  • Relevant experience and industry knowledge


PROFILE & KEY SKILLS

  • 4+ Years experience in a similar Product Development role
  • Adept in Communication with internal teams and Key Stakeholders
  • Data driven. Strong analytical and numerical skills. Confident using Excel and Microsoft
  • Able to manage small team and their workload. Delegate tasks effectively
  • Able to identify critical issues and opportunities
  • Natural problem-solver who can translate analytic data into strategic ideas
  • Ability to multitask, manage and prioritise workloads to meet deadlines
  • Self-motivated and driven to achieve deadlines, often while working independently
  • Photoshop – Desirable but not essential
  • Experience with JOOR and PLM platforms


(Please note this is not an exhaustive list of duties and you may be required to perform additional duties to fulfil the requirements of the role)


BENEFITS

  • Staff discounts
  • Training
  • Health & Wellbeing support (includes Private Medical Health Insurance, EAP, Gym Discounts, Access to Financial Planning Service, etc.)
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Generous annual leave allowance
  • Pension Scheme
  • Opportunity to develop new skills and progress in your career
  • Opportunity to work for a company that cares and believes in its people and the environment


Applications may close before the deadline, so please apply early to avoid disappointment.

Vivienne Westwood is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, colour, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by local government laws.

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