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Product Developer - Collaborations & CollectionsFred Perry
11 days ago
  • LevelMid Level
  • ProfessionsProduct Development Manager, Product Manager, Data Analyst
  • TypeFull Time
  • LocationLondon, United Kingdom

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Description

Triple Wimbledon champion Fred Perry founded his brand in 1952. He was the son of a cotton spinner, who played and fought his way through, always with style – and despite the establishment. Today, Fred Perry is a global community of over 370 employees, all inspired by the Laurel Wreath and what it represents
PURPOSE:
To work collaboratively with and support a dynamic cross-business team covering all aspects of product development from design concept through to global launch across our collaborations and collections.
This is an exciting opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment with a cross-functional in-house team. The position therefore requires a team player with a hands-on approach; someone who is able to manage their time well in order to adhere to the business critical path.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Responsible for developing commercial, well-executed styles across multi-product categories, working collaboratively with both design and quality teams.
  • Sourcing and developing quarterly ranges across global manufacturing bases
  • Accurately build and maintain design packages, clearly communicating our requirements to the supply base.
  • Working closely with the design/QA teams and our sourcing base, you will strive to bring new and exciting, responsibly sourced fabric/trim qualities, plus new branding applications, to our collections.
  • Drive proto-fit meetings up to SMS delivery, further ensuring that the fit & design is in line with the product strategy.
  • Day-to-day upkeep and construction of the Critical Path (line plan) and in-house style system is vital for all areas of the business.
  • Strategically develop products with our supply base in order to meet the target margins outlined by the business.
  • Carry out comparative shopping analysis in-store and online to support product R&D and price sign-off.
  • Setting up and supporting quarterly global sales exhibitions
  • Ensure imagery and product information are correct for the quarterly sales brochure.
THE PERSON:
  • Graduate with a relevant degree and/or up to 3 years of experience in a similar role.
  • Comfortable multitasking and managing a varied workload across multiple quarters
  • Enthusiastic and passionate about product
  • Self-driven and eager to progress
  • A team player who is able to work collaboratively with Design and Quality throughout the end-to-end process
TECHNICAL SKILLS:
  • Familiar with Adobe Creative Suite & Microsoft systems
  • Knowledgeable on fabrics, yarns, and materials
HOURS:
We actively encourage our teams to have a good work/life balance and so we are pleased to offer flexible working shifts at Fred Perry HQ. Our core shift hours are from 10am – 4.30pm and so employees can choose to start and finish early, or start and finish late. (i.e. work 8:00am-4:30pm, or 10:00am-6:30pm etc). We also have 30-minute early finish on Fridays.
As we continue to work in a more flexible way, the Head Office acts a brand hub, where we can all connect and collaborate with one another. This role is a mix of office based (London) and remote working. We will expect the employee to come into the office regularly for face-to-face meetings and to work alongside their team on collaborative projects.
BENEFITS:
We are proud to offer a wide range of benefits to all our staff, and continue to reassess what our community needs from us to thrive. We don’t want to be a good company to work for, we want to be a great one. Here are some things we currently offer:
  • Annual performance-related bonus
  • Competitive salary, reviewed every year
  • Generous staff discount and regular sample sales
  • Generous pension scheme with 8.5% company contribution
  • Option to buy an extra 5 days holiday annually
  • Enhanced maternity and paternity packages
  • Life insurance
  • Private healthcare
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Early finish Fridays
  • Season ticket loan
  • 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays
  • Annual Birthday vouchers
  • Regular opportunities to attend gigs / events
We actively welcome applications from people of all different backgrounds. Your CV will be submitted to hiring managers with all personal details hidden to ensure anonymity.

Skills Required

  • Product
  • Product Development
  • Multi-tasking

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