Product Development Specialist

4 weeks ago


Manchester, United Kingdom House of Fashion Associates Ltd Full time
Job Title: Product Developer - Home Textiles/Bedding

Job Summary:
We are seeking a skilled Product Developer to join our team in Manchester. As a Product Developer, you will be responsible for sourcing and developing 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 the Design and Commercial teams 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 and provide product information and visuals for shape, style, size, materials, construction.
  • Work with suppliers to provide initial construction samples and request prices based on a variety of options to meet a target price.
  • Assist in managing the design and product development process from receiving the initial brief through creation of design, design development, product development, sampling, labelling, and packaging.
  • Source new, innovative, and commercially viable products internationally to grow the account.
  • Negotiate with factories on product spec to achieve target price.
  • Work with the Technical team to ensure we meet quality standards.

Requirements:
  • 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, and product discounts.

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