Product Developer REF 1228

 •    Up to £45,000 + bonus•    Central London + hybrid & flexible working We are working with a leading gift and beauty brand that creates products for leading retailers globally. They are looking for an experienced and innovative Product Developer to join their product team to work across their beauty, skincare and gifting categories. You will have a strong creative and commercial eye, and experience developing market-leading, innovative products for their key account retail clients. Managing the full product development lifecycle you will be proactive, an excellent project manager, and have experience working with global factories. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with strong wholesale PD experience looking to join a company with a great culture and team. Responsibilities will include:

• Create Concept and Artwork briefs for the Graphic design team
• Conduct in-depth market research and competitive analysis to identify trends and opportunities in the market
• Manage product development timelines, ensuring projects meet key stakeholder expectations
• Work with suppliers on product costings and negotiations across all brands and categories
• Manage supplier relationships, including maintaining and growing existing relationships and identifying and establishing new ones
• Collaborate and ensure communication flow across cross-function teams, including product development, design, sales and operations
• Perform sample assessments on new products to ensure all products meet quality standards
• Prepare customer facing product presentations to pitch new products and showcase our brands
• Work alongside the design team to prepare Marketing materials for trade shows and eCommerce
• Managing PD trackers to ensure on time in full execution

Skills and experience required:

• Strong product development experience working within bath & body, skincare, cosmetics, gifting or similar
• Experience working with TJX / TK Maxx or similar an advantage
• Proven experience working with the Far East
• Experience working on briefs from major / key account retailers a benefit
• Commercial, creative and trend aware 
• Excellent project management skills and a great multi-tasker with excellent attention to detail 
• A pro-active and driven approach, thrives in a fast-paced environment
• A positive nature and a great team player 

Diversity & Inclusion: ILMJ values diversity, equality and inclusion and encourages applicants from all backgrounds and identities.