Product Developer (FTC Maternity Cover)
Posted 1 day ago by AllSaints
Negotiable
Undetermined
Undetermined
London, England, United Kingdom
Summary: The Product Developer role at AllSaints involves managing the day-to-day product development of the Ready-to-Wear (RTW) collection, ensuring that designs are executed within the brand's financial and logistical frameworks. The position requires collaboration with various teams, including Design and Production, to ensure timely delivery of samples and adherence to sustainability standards. The role is based in East London and is part of a dynamic team focused on enhancing customer experience through innovative product offerings.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage the day-to-day product development of the RTW collection.
- Coordinate samples, ensuring they are logged and passed to correct teams for presentations.
- Chase prices from vendors, providing the buying team with visibility for negotiations.
- Work with Design and Production on bulk approvals.
- Source new trims, hardware, and materials in collaboration with the design team.
- Ensure the development critical path is followed and all samples arrive on time.
- Assist designers in creating tech packs and ensure product information is accurate up to production stage.
- Work closely with European and Far East suppliers.
- Attend fit meetings and collection reviews regarding RTW.
- Update bill of materials sheets from pronto stage onwards.
- Ensure all fabric, trims, and spec sheets are sent out for SMS.
- Chase all SMS for deadlines.
- Monitor expenditures and maintain sampling budget monthly.
- Strive to ensure all fabrics, trims, and processes are sustainable.
Key Skills:
- Solid experience in a similar role.
- Technical or Design qualifications/education preferred.
- Knowledge of vertical retailing would be advantageous.
- Strong retail numerical acumen.
- Computer literate – basic office suite.
- Experience working in a PLM system is preferred.
- Ability to travel.
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: London
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
THE ALLSAINTS TEAM At AllSaints we are in the business of feelings - making our customers feel cool and confident. If, like us, you believe in the power of a great outfit, we'd love to talk to you. We're a global brand made up of a very diverse mix of talented people in a huge variety of roles. Our products are designed in house and made by a small number of suppliers and artisans around the world to sustainable standards. We are a brand embarking on a very exciting plan and we are seeking new members of the team who want to contribute to this.
THE ROLE The Design department is the epicentre of our DNA and influences every part of our brand. We play a key role in setting the tone and direction of the brand visually, commercially and ensure that our customers receive the product they desire. Product Development is responsible for releasing Designs vision of product within the financial, seasonal and logistical framework of the brand’s sourcing base.
WHAT WILL I BE DOING?
- Manage the day to day product development of the RTW collection
- Coordinating Samples and ensuring they are logged and passed to correct teams and set up for presentations
- Chasing prices from vendors, ensuring the buying team have full visibility for negotiations
- Working with Design and Production on bulk approvals
- Working with the design team, sourcing new trims, hardware and materials
- Ensuring development critical path is followed and all samples arrive on time
- Help designers in creating teach packs and ensuring product information is accurate and correct up to production stage
- Following and working closely with European and Far East suppliers
- Attend fit meetings and collection reviews regarding RTW
- Updating the bill of materials sheets from pronto stage onwards
- Working to ensure all fabric, times and spec sheets are sent out for SMS
- Chase all SMS for deadline
- Monthly monitoring of expenditures and maintaining of sampling budget
- Striving to ensure all fabrics/trims/processes etc are sustainable
WHAT SKILLS DO I NEED FOR THE ROLE?
- Solid experience in a similar role
- Technical or Design qualifications / education preferred
- Knowledge of vertical retailing would be advantageous
- Strong Retail numerical acumen
- Computer literate –basic office suite.
- Experience working in a PLM system is preferred
- Ability to travel
ABOUT THE LOCATION Based in our East London Studios in vibrant Shoreditch with perks and benefits offered from local businesses including discounts on food, shopping and health & beauty. Studio Location. Approximately a 10 minute walk from Liverpool Street Station and a 5 minute walk from Shoreditch High Street.
What We Stand For The Customer is the Boss We work as one proud team to get the best for our customers One Team We are joined up and encourage others to share their ideas We Do What We Say We Will We know our goals, and we work with clear outcomes in mind We Are Responsible We are self aware, understand the impact we have on others and are positive about the future