Product Development Manager (Menswear)

Job description

Job Title: Product Development Manager

Hours of Work: Full-time, Monday to Friday 9:00am to 5:30pm

Reporting to: Head of Design & Product Development

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Oversee the development of product from initial drawings to final sample.
• Create + manage Critical Path; for seasonal product, capsules and collaborations.
• Liaise with Merchandising and Sales teams to create SKU counts for seasonal product / collaborations / third party.
• Support teams in the sourcing of new factories and deciding where product is placed.
• Create + maintain a sample tracker.
• Create + maintain Tech Packs for all styles [developed product and third party]
• Liaise with Fabric & Trims Buyer for CMT product - ensure that the factories receive Fabrics & Trims on time, and any subs are clearly communicated.
• Liaise with Fabric & Trims Buyer to ensure colour/wash continuity on repeat styles.
• Launch lab dips, strike off, and wash trials.
• Maintain seasonal folders containing fabric swatches and bulk cuttings / lab dips / strike off.
• Liaise with Design to launch P1 /P2 samples with factories
• Chase in P1 / P2 samples with initial costing; to be reviewed with Merchandising for viability.
• Order [Zedonk] and manage Salesman Samples.
• Chase in SMS with costings; share all costings with Merchandising in advance of Buy meetings.
• Liaise with Merchandising to identify any product not meeting required margin; assess viability / if changes need to be made.
• Establish which styles need a PPS / Shoot Sample; order / chase and keep Marketing updated on delivery date / any delays.
• Define and communicate label placement.
• Define washcare and approve label submits.
• Approve all Proto / SMS / PPS / Shoot Sample invoices.
• Ensure Ecom team have all of the necessary product info, and aid enquires from Customer Service.
• Work with QC team to resolve and issues arising.

EXPERIENCE & SKILLS

• 6+ years experience in similar setting
• Significant experience working within product development, in menswear and across categories.
• Existing relationships with mills, factories and trim suppliers in Europe
• Ability to communicate across different levels and functions within the business
• Strong project and time management skills; able to work under pressure and to prioritise
• Methodical approach, strong accuracy and attention to detail
• Strong understanding of garment construction, fit and suitability of fabric / trims
• Strong knowledge of Adobe Illustrator and Excel
• Able to travel to UK, and Europe as required
• Knowledge of Zedonk an advantage

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

City of London

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

03-03-2026

Profession type

Retail

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English