Junior Product Manager
7 days ago
Job Title: Junior Product Manager (FMCG – Product Development / Packaging)
Location: Lymington, UK (Hybrid – must be in the office 4 days per week)
Reports to: NPD Manager (and Managing Director when required)
Employment Type: Full-time, Office-based (Mon–Fri, 9:00–17:30)
Salary: Circa £30,000 DOE
Summary:
Join our New Product Development team in
Lymington
We're looking for a hands-on
Junior Product Developer
with
1–2 years' FMCG experience
to support packaging and accessory projects from concept to production.
Must be able to work in the office 4 days per week.
About the Company
We are a creative, beauty-focused business delivering innovative packaging and accessory products. Collaboration, creativity, and excellence are at the heart of everything we do. We foster an inclusive environment where employees can grow, learn, and contribute to exciting product launches.
The Role
We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Junior Product Developer to support our New Product Development (NPD) team. In this hands-on role, you will assist in developing secondary packaging and accessory products from concept through to production, working closely with the NPD Manager, Account Manager, Managing Director, and Far East-based factories.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone with FMCG sector experience who is ready to take the next step in their career.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the NPD Manager in managing multiple packaging and accessory projects.
- Assist across the full product development cycle: briefing, sample development, approvals, and production handover.
- Coordinate and track sampling, ensuring all feedback and approvals are accurately documented.
- Maintain up-to-date product specifications, BOMs, artwork files, and costings.
- Liaise with factories and suppliers in the Far East for quotes, samples, and clarification.
- Assist in preparing client presentations, reports, and project documentation.
- Monitor project timelines and budgets, flagging potential delays or risks.
- Conduct competitor and trend research to inform product development.
- Support internal quality reviews to ensure products meet required standards.
- Collaborate with Supply Chain and Quality teams to ensure specifications are accurate.
- Maintain clear, version-controlled project information accessible to the wider team.
Requirements
- 1–2 years' experience in NPD, product development, or merchandising
within the FMCG sector
. - Strong attention to detail and excellent organisational skills.
- Confident written and verbal communicator, experienced in liaising with suppliers or factories.
- Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook); Adobe Illustrator or similar software is a plus.
- Analytical mindset, comfortable with product data, costs, and timelines.
- Interest in packaging, materials, and product manufacturing processes.
- Must be able to work in the Lymington office at least 4 days per week.
Personal Attributes
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of ownership and follow-through.
- Curious, eager to learn, and open to developing new skills within product development.
- Collaborative team player with a positive, adaptable attitude.
- Takes pride in accuracy, presentation, and documentation standards.
Why Join Us
Be part of a creative, supportive team where your ideas are valued. Gain hands-on experience across the full product development cycle and contribute to launching innovative FMCG beauty products that make a real impact.
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