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- £30,000 - £35,000, DOE
- London
Are you passionate about creating trend driven products that make an impact? We have an exciting opportunity for a proactive and organised Junior Product Developer to join a dynamic and creative team at a globally successful brand!
This company designs and develops all of its products from scratch, supplying innovative, fun, and high-quality items to leading retailers worldwide. As a Junior Product Developer, you will play a key role in bringing ideas to life - managing supplier relationships, sourcing materials, negotiating pricing, and ensuring seamless product development from concept to delivery.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, loves product development, and wants to be part of a collaborative and forward-thinking business.
Key responsibilities:
- Oversee the entire product development cycle, from supplier selection to final production, ensuring cost, quality, and timelines are met
- Create and maintain critical paths tailored to customer and business requirements, ensuring key deadlines are achieved
- Work closely with factories and suppliers to negotiate costings, monitor production progress, and resolve any issues
- Raise and manage purchase orders, ensuring all product specifications, materials, and costs are accurate
- Review and approve samples to ensure they meet brand, retailer, and quality standards
- Collaborate with internal teams including product development, sales, logistics, and technical teams to ensure smooth production and order fulfilment
- Ensure inspections are completed in line with the critical path and resolve any outstanding production issues before shipment
- Champion sustainability initiatives, working with suppliers to implement eco-friendly materials and processes while improving supply chain efficiencies
- Stay ahead of industry trends and attend trade fairs when necessary to source new ideas and innovations
Skills and experience required:
- Experience in production, product development, buying, supply chain, or operations
- Experience working with overseas suppliers
- Strong knowledge of production critical paths, including creation and project management
- Proven ability to manage critical paths for 50+ SKUs in one season
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel; familiarity with Teams, Monday.com, or Salesforce platforms is beneficial
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to build strong relationships across departments and with suppliers
- Highly organised with exceptional attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
- A proactive and solution-focused mindset with a passion for great product
Diversity & Inclusion: ILMJ values diversity, equality, and inclusion and encourages applicants from all backgrounds and identities.
If you're ready to take the next step in your career and play a key role in developing standout products, we’d love to hear from you!
