Product Developer

Job Title: Product Developer Location: Worcester Salary: up to £30,000 depending on experience Job Type : Permanent, Full Time Working Hours: Monday Friday 37.5 hours per week Company Benefits: 25 days holiday, with an extra 5 days after 10 years employment. Company Pension Scheme, Free onsite parking, opportunity to attend company events Duties and responsibilities of the role will include: Responsible for the creation of detailed product specifications. Carry out research into market trends, customer requirements and benchmarking to identify future opportunities Analyse sales data to inform new product development to make sure product is viable in terms of cost, profit, and time Assist in presenting at sales meetings and product sign off. Collaborate with suppliers, and manufacturers to refine designs and source materials. Manage the sampling process and coordinate fabric testing. Assist Marketing with technical support and ensure it is delivered in line with the launch plan. Skills and Experience needed: A degree in fashion and textiles would be advantageous Previous experience within a similar product designer role would be beneficial You must possess both a creative flair and technical curiosity. Experience of Adobe design package, especially Adobe Illustrator for garment flat CADs. Knowledge of textile performance. Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and communicate with global team. Skilled in coordinating multiple projects running alongside each other and attention to detail to look for process efficiencies and cost saving opportunities If you feel that your skills and experience meet the required specification and this is the position you have been looking for then do not hesitate in clicking 'APPLY NOW' Due to the high number of applications we receive, we are sometimes not able to respond directly to each candidate. If you havent been contacted within 14 days of your application, unfortunately you have been unsuccessful on this occasion. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Next Generation and the relevant client related to this vacancy. Next Generation work in partnership with businesses across the UK who operate within Manufacturing, Logistics & Commercial sectors. We provide permanent and contract opportunities engaging with talented candidates looking to make their next career move. TPBN1_UKTJ