Accessories Product Designer

Accessories Product Developer

Wholesale Retail Sector

Watford

Up to £35,000 to £40,000 per annum ( depending on qualifications/experience)

Full Time Office Based – Monday to Friday

One to One Personnel is proud to be working with our global brand client who is looking to hire an Accessories Product Developer to join their team at their head offices based in Watford.

To be considered for this role you must have a minimum of 5 years’ experience working in a similar role in the wholesale retail sector. You will be required to provide a portfolio showcasing your examples of work.

Requirements

• A minimum of 5+ years’ experience in a similar role
• The Product Developer should have a Bachelor’s degree in Design, Business, Fashion or related field
• Technical knowledge of accessories product, materials, construction techniques and finishes
• Have visited suppliers in the far east or Europe
• A keen eye for detail and quality
• Excellent organisational skills
• Solution orientated – problem solver, flexible and adaptable, resilient
• Ability to work well under pressure, and meet critical deadlines
• Experience of working close to production and international factories
• The ability to take initiative and to prioritize work tasks
• People skills and tact
• Strong IT skills including Excel, Illustrator and Photoshop

Roles and Responsibilities

• Develop products and coordinate production for all collections
• Work closely with the accessory’s designer
• Create line lists and pricelists
• Negotiate with factories for FOB’s and keep track of pricing from suppliers
• Responsible for ensuring all samples are developed to targeted deadlines, with the desired aesthetic
• Responsible for Prototypes, SMS and Pre-Production/QR requests and follow-up to factories
• Research materials, components, construction techniques and finishes
• Carry out visual research, sketches, Tech Packs and mock-ups/salpas as required for product development
• Accountable for the accuracy of for Tech Packs and BOMs sent out to factories
• Accountable for providing clarity on current sampling, shipment status, raw material stock and budget status
• Keep updated the WIP report
• Shipment Tracker file
• Communicate timeline conflicts, quality risks, changes, and action items daily
• Identify and communicate any quality control concerns and implement processes to ensure that our products are of the highest quality and standards
• Develop effective working relationships with suppliers and effectively communicate with cross-functional teams, ensuring information flows between all actors of the process
• Work closely with the team to ensure all of the Critical Path dates are met
• Manage all day-to-day communication with factories and suppliers
• Schedule fitting and production meetings to ensure milestones are met
• Accountable for all the information entered in our WIP report
• Manage showroom samples
• Travelling to factories and fairs if needed
• Show preparation and coordination

Benefits

• 25 days holiday
• 60% staff discount across the brands
• Staff sample sale
• Staff Christmas gifts

If you have all the skills above and feel this is the role for you, please do not hesitate to contact us at 121 Personnel on or forward your CV to