Samodzielny Developer

There are various sales offices in Europe and international sales take place in 50 different countries. Are you curious about our organisation where innovation and challenges are part of the day-to-day work, then respond directly to this interesting vacancy.
Jumbo UK (James Galt) is looking for a Product Developer who will be working in the Product Development Team, based in the UK. This team's primary responsibility is to bring innovative and high-quality toy products to market within the agreed timeframe and cost.

You will be responsible for developing new and exciting brands and products within learning and creativity, games, and toys. Projects will be the development of new products or improvements to existing ranges.

Propose, brainstorm and conceptualize product designs that align with the brand's objectives and marketing briefs.
· In collaboration with the Industrial and Graphic designers and with the QA/QC team, create detailed product designs and specifications.

In collaboration with the procurement team, select the potential vendors for each new project.
· Using the target cost given by Brand management, follow up with the pre-selected vendors to quote each project in accordance with the product specifications and review the detailed Bill of Material and tool plan/cost to ensure accuracy.
· Collaborate with software house, printers and mock up vendors for the preparation of mock ups and prototypes.

Toy Development:
· Create and/or collaborate with internal and external teams in the creation of all aspects related to the product, ensuring they meet safety, quality and sustainability standards, including (but not limited to):
# Hardware development: tooling, colour schemes, engravings, deco
# Work with graphic designers and illustrators to create attractive and on-brand packaging for the toy products, accurate user manuals, and attractive graphics for all illustrated material related to the product. During the whole development, ensure that the unit costs are controlled and timelines are met. Collaborate closely with the Brand Management team to ensure that product designs align with the brand's messaging and positioning and

Manage product development budgets to ensure projects are cost-effective and within budget constraints.
· Identify opportunities for cost savings without compromising product quality.

Collect and analyse customer feedback and market data to consider product improvements and future designs.
· Provide support to the Brand Management, Marketing and Content teams to provide information and assets for marketing tools such as online marketing, in store marketing, catalogues…

Educated to Degree level or equivalent, ideally in a product design / creative subject.
Candidates should be able to demonstrate a genuine enthusiasm and creative flair for working with products in this multi-role position.
Planning ability and excellent organisational skills required to manage and coordinate the product development process.
Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
Minimum 3 years’ experience in a similar creative role.
Knowledge of 3D CAD software desirable but not essential.
Competitive salary
~25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays
~ Pension plan
~ Health cash plan
~ Flexible working hours
~2 days a week working from home