Product Developer - Juicy Couture

An excellent opportunity for an experienced Apparel Product Developer to join a financially strong, established international fashion business with a portfolio of globally recognised brands.

We are looking for a commercially focused Product Developer with 2–5 years' experience in apparel product development, ideally within a fast-paced fashion wholesale business.

The role covers multi-category branded womenswear, working across seasonal collections and Special Make-Ups (SMUs), from initial design concept through to bulk production.

You will need strong hands‑on experience in garment fit, fabric development, garment construction, overseas factory management and product costings.

• Manage the complete product development process from initial design concept through sampling, approvals and bulk production.
• Develop seasonal womenswear collections and Special Make-Up (SMU) ranges.
• Work closely with Design, Garment Technology, Sourcing and commercial teams.
• Manage overseas factories and suppliers, including factory allocation based on price, lead times and product requirements.
• Source and develop fabrics, trims, washes, finishes and construction details.
• Manage technical specifications, seasonal line lists and product development calendars.
• Coordinate and approve lab dips, fabrics, trims, prints, embroidery, labelling and packaging.
• Attend garment fit sessions, working with Garment Technologists and Designers to resolve fit and construction issues.
• Negotiate supplier prices and support product engineering to achieve target costs and margins.
• Manage samples, approvals, weekly WIP reports and critical paths.
• Work across multiple collections and seasons simultaneously, managing high SKU volumes.
• Liaise with buyers, suppliers and internal teams to ensure products are delivered to the required quality, cost and timelines.

• 2–5 years' experience in apparel product development, preferably within branded fashion or womenswear.
• Strong understanding of garment construction, fitting, fabric development, washes and finishes.
• Hands‑on experience working directly with overseas garment factories and suppliers.
• Experience in sourcing, supplier selection and factory allocation.
• Experience working within a wholesale apparel business model.
• Good commercial understanding of product costings, supplier pricing and margins.
• Experience managing product development from concept through to bulk production.
• Ability to manage multiple seasons, collections and deadlines simultaneously.
• Strong organisational skills and the confidence to work independently.
• Accessories product development experience would be an advantage.

We are particularly interested in someone who is technically knowledgeable, commercially aware, proactive and comfortable working directly with overseas factories in a fast-moving wholesale fashion environment.

Location: London

Salary: Excellent

Contract: 12-month fixed-term contract (maternity cover)

Start: ASAP

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