Product Development Specialist

4 weeks ago


Manchester, United Kingdom House of Fashion Associates Ltd Full time

Job Title: Product Development Specialist

Job Summary:

We are seeking a skilled Product Development Specialist to join our team at House of Fashion Associates Ltd. As a Product Development Specialist, you will be responsible for the sourcing and development of new products for the Home Furnishings/Kitchen category from China and Pakistan suppliers for both branded and own label ranges for key retail accounts.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Work collaboratively with Design and Commercial team to ensure strong range build, to develop a strategic, innovative product offer aligned to the Brand.
  • Brief in new product to Agents in the Far East/China and Pakistan for sourcing new suppliers.
  • Ensure sustainability is at the forefront of all sourcing decisions, looking for new innovative ways to extend our sustainable product offer.
  • Research & provide product information and visuals for shape, style, size, materials, construction.
  • Work with suppliers to provide initial construction samples.
  • Request prices based on a variety of options to meet a target price, being commercially aware.
  • Source new, innovative, and commercially viable products internationally to grow the account.
  • Provide all information to request price quotes from the factories.
  • Negotiate with the factories on product spec to achieve target price.
  • Work with Technician to ensure we meet quality standards.

Requirements:

  • Technical specs
  • Critical path
  • Experience in Fat East supplier and factories with China and Pakistan is essential for this role
  • Worked with high street retailers
  • Have worked closely with product and design teams
  • Homeware/textiles Manufacturing experience, primarily focusing on homeware.
  • Demonstrable knowledge of the homeware marketplace in retail and eCommerce.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to organise a busy workload and meet deadlines.
  • Experience in using Photoshop and Illustrator

Benefits:

  • Salary commensurate with experience
  • Pension plan with 3% employer contribution
  • Death in Service Life Assurance
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Product discounts


  • Manchester, United Kingdom Oakwell Hampton Full time

    Product Development SpecialistAt Oakwell Hampton, we are seeking a skilled Product Development Specialist to join our team. As a Product Development Specialist, you will play a pivotal role in shaping our product offerings and supporting clients throughout software implementation. You will work closely with software engineers and quality teams to ensure...


  • Manchester, United Kingdom Oakwell Hampton Full time

    Product Development SpecialistAt Oakwell Hampton, we are seeking a highly skilled Product Development Specialist to join our growing teams. As a Product Development Specialist, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the company's product offerings and supporting clients throughout software implementation.Key Responsibilities: Write detailed technical...


  • Manchester, United Kingdom House of Fashion Associates Ltd Full time

    Job Title: Product Development SpecialistJob Overview:We are seeking a skilled Product Development Specialist to join our team at House of Fashion Associates Ltd. As a Product Development Specialist, you will be responsible for the sourcing and development of new products for the Home Furnishings category from suppliers in China and Pakistan.Key...


  • Manchester, United Kingdom https:www.energyjobline.comsitemap Full time

    About the Role:We are seeking a skilled Product Development Specialist to join our dynamic team. As a Product Development Specialist, you will be responsible for developing cutting-edge products that meet the needs of our customers.Key Responsibilities:Develop innovative products that meet customer needsCollaborate with cross-functional teams to bring...


  • Manchester, United Kingdom House of Fashion Associates Ltd Full time

    Job Title: Product Development SpecialistJob Summary:We are seeking a highly skilled Product Development Specialist to join our team at House of Fashion Associates Ltd. As a Product Development Specialist, you will be responsible for the sourcing and development of new products for the Home Furnishings category from suppliers in China and Pakistan.Key...


  • Manchester, United Kingdom House of Fashion Associates Ltd Full time

    Job Title: Product Development SpecialistJob Summary:We are seeking a skilled Product Development Specialist to join our team at House of Fashion Associates Ltd. As a Product Development Specialist, you will be responsible for the sourcing and development of new products for the Home Furnishings/Kitchen category from China and Pakistan suppliers for both...


  • Manchester, United Kingdom undisclosed Full time

    Product Development RoleCastore is a fast-paced, high-growth brand that creates innovative sportswear for athletes who demand the best. We're looking for a skilled Product Development Specialist to join our team.As a Product Development Specialist, you will be responsible for developing seasonally relevant apparel collections that align with our commercial...


  • Manchester, United Kingdom House of Fashion Associates Ltd Full time

    Job Title: Product Development SpecialistAbout the Role:We are seeking a highly skilled Product Development Specialist to join our team at House of Fashion Associates Ltd. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring the successful development and launch of new products across our Home Furnishings division.Main Responsibilities:Collaborate with...


  • Manchester, United Kingdom Success Talent Full time

    Job Title: Product Development SpecialistJob Overview: We are seeking a highly skilled Product Development Specialist to join our team at Success Talent.Key Responsibilities:Manage critical paths internally and with external suppliers to ensure production process is on track.Liaise with design to review submissions and samples and organise feedback to...


  • Manchester, United Kingdom The Oval Partnership Full time

    The Oval Partnership is seeking a skilled Product Development Specialist to join their team. This role involves working closely with retail customers to create high-quality products that meet tight deadlines.Key ResponsibilitiesCarrying out factory trials to ensure product qualityGathering information to aid completion of customer and factory...


  • Manchester, United Kingdom Labtrac Solutions Full time

    Product Development SpecialistWe're a tight-knit team dedicated to making dental manufacturing and its supply chain operate efficiently and securely in the digital world. Our team combines cloud services, enterprise architecture, and event-driven systems to manage over 50 million orders a year across the globe.As a Product Development Specialist at Labtrac...


  • Manchester, United Kingdom Success Talent Full time

    We are seeking a Product Development Specialist to join our team at Success Talent. The ideal candidate will have 3-4 years of experience in a similar role and a relevant bachelor's degree. The Product Developer will be responsible for developing seasonally relevant in-line and SMU apparel collections from initial tech pack stage through to final bulk...


  • Manchester, United Kingdom Inspired Global Cuisine Full time £32,000

    Product Development SpecialistJoin our team of passionate food innovators at Inspired Global Cuisine as a Product Development Specialist. In this role, you will be responsible for leading and motivating an internal team to ensure project timelines are met, while overseeing the food range from conception to process handover. Your duties include benchmarking...


  • Manchester, United Kingdom Success Talent Full time

    We are seeking a Product Development Specialist to join our team at Success Talent. The ideal candidate will have 3-4 years of experience in a similar role and a relevant bachelor's degree. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing seasonally relevant in-line and SMU apparel collections from initial tech pack stage through to final bulk...


  • Manchester, United Kingdom House of Fashion Associates Ltd Full time

    Job Title: Product Development Specialist - MenswearJob Summary:Menswear Product Development Specialist is required to join our team at House of Fashion Associates Ltd. The ideal candidate will have experience in product development, garment construction, and tech packs. We are looking for a skilled and ambitious individual to contribute to our premium...


  • Manchester, United Kingdom Success Talent Full time

    As a specialist in character licensing, our client requires a skilled Garment Technologist to collaborate with multiple retailers, ensuring accuracy, creating specifications for costings and buying samples, and managing the administration of the critical path.The Role:Collaborate with retailers to guarantee accuracy in product development.Develop workbooks...


  • Manchester, United Kingdom PrettyLittleThing Full time

    The RoleWe are seeking a Product Development Specialist to join our Accessories team at PrettyLittleThing. As a key member of our buying team, you will be responsible for developing and maintaining our accessories product range, ensuring it meets the highest standards of quality and style.Your ResponsibilitiesDevelop and implement product development...


  • Manchester, United Kingdom Success Talent Full time

    We are seeking a Product Development Specialist to join our team at Success Talent. As a key member of our product development team, you will be responsible for developing seasonally relevant apparel collections from initial tech pack stage through to final bulk production.Your responsibilities will include:Negotiating seasonal prices in line with...


  • Manchester, United Kingdom Success Talent Full time

    Product Development OpportunitySportswear BrandManchesterWe are seeking a Product Development Specialist to join our sportswear brand based in Manchester.You will be accountable for the garment technology and development of apparel collections across men's and womenswear.Key Responsibilities:Manage critical paths internally and with external suppliers on a...


  • Manchester, United Kingdom Tagged Resources Full time

    An exciting opportunity for a Product Development Specialist to join a fast-moving team for a leading home textile company. This is a great opportunity for someone with a PD, Design or Buying background who is passionate about everything Homewares.Key Responsibilities:Building relationships with existing and new factoriesSourcing new qualities...