Product Developer

1 day ago


Manchester, United Kingdom Castore Full time

Castore exists for one single reason to make athletes better. Our ethos is built upon the philosophy of BETTER NEVER STOPS an ideal deeply infused in our DNA and something we strive to live every single day. We utilise advanced engineering and unique technical fabrics to create the highest quality sportswear in the world for athletes who demand the very best. Designed with a passion for innovation with specialist features to help to optimise athletic performance in all conditions.

The founders vision is to build Castore into a brand respected across the globe for a deep and unrelenting commitment to engineering the highest quality sportswear in the world with no stone left unturned in its search for innovation and performance enhancement.
The sportswear market has been dominated by a small clique of massmarket brands and the vision is for Castore to be a premium alternative to these the natural brand of choice for discerning athletes who demand the very best.
The Role Accountable for the development of seasonally relevant teamwear apparel collections which are aligned to the commercial brief and the product rangeplans.
Provides comprehensive support for all aspects of apparel development to achieve delivery and quality in line with business expectations.
Understands and adheres to key dates and gates so that orders can be placed ontime and according to the seasonal calendar
Responsibilities Manages the successful completion of delivery priorities within allocated collections.
Meets output of work and key event stages within the critical path framework raise delay concerns to line Manager and wider business in a timely manner ensuring impact to delivery can be minimised.
Delivers and maintains the highest possible standards for all apparel throughout every stage of the product development cycle from CAD lock down to production seal ensuring Castore quality fit standards and cost expectations are achieved.
Responsible for the delivery of on time product development from initial tech pack to production bulk seal collaborating with Garment Technicians Design Team and merchandisers ensuring Castore quality fit standards and cost expectations are achieved.
Responsible for the timely approval of shipment samples prior to goods dispatch ensuring the ontime movement of goods.
Responsible for the accuracy of information and timeliness within tech pack files and department tracking tools adopting a right firsttime approach to development.
Ensures information distributed externally is accurate and contains the information necessary for ease of understanding by factories including but not limited to Design Tech & Artwork files CP Tracking documents and cost information.
Builds good working relationships with external supply base attending weekly product tracking meetings ensuing all developments run smoothly and on time.
Develops strong internal relationships with colleagues in cross functional teams within category area ensuring good communication is achieved across the business.
Responsible for seasonal price negotiations in line with target prices delivering on time information within the department.
Skills & Qualities Knowledge and Experience:
Product development experience working in similar business environment or able to demonstrate transferable skills.
Computer literacy Excel Word Outlook Adobe Illustrator.
Excellent planning and organisation skills with the ability to ensure information facts and figures are accurate and free from mistakes.
Experience with price negotiations.
Experience working crossfunctionally liaising with peer groups across a business to drive efficiencies and results.
Working within strict deadlines and able to be adaptive to changes.
Comfortable in a fastpaced and everchanging business environment with the ability to respond as needed within an appropriate timeframe.
Hold a relevant fashion or textile degree
Personal Qualities:
Requires excellent interpersonal skills must be approachable personable with a positive attitude willing to help and provide support as needed.
A team player.
Excellent written Communication ability to present ideas on paper clearly concisely and accurately.
Good Presentation skills at all levels both internally and externally.
Able to make decisions on work issues that impact the successful completion of tasks.
Ability to analyse data and trends and use as a basis to solve problems.
Flexible approach and willingness to further learn.
Ability to travel and work effectively across multiple cultures as and when required. Have a Better Never Stops Attitude and a Passion for the brand
What We Offer Competitive salary
25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)
Modern city centre offices in Manchester
An opportunity to work with global sporting partners
Office breakout space with pool tables dart board and TVs
A chance to build a career with a fast paced high growth brand
Generous staff discount


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