Looking for innovative ideas
Sourcing new qualities plains/semi-plains/jacquards/print bases
Client Details
A great opportunity for an Product Developer- Home Textiles to join a market leading textile business in the Greater Manchester office. They design and produce textiles for the Bedroom, living room etc. They have a great reputation in the industry with a number of long service employees. They take Sustainability very seriously and are members of Better Cotton for example.
Description
* Market Analysis / Good understanding of market
* Feeding back strategies to factory (seasonal, promo)
* Working with factories & design on new product ideas
* Setting up factory calls and tours
* Benchmarking
* Collating all cost information (prices, MOQ’s, lead-times)
* Working with factories and Category Assistant on product development
* Cross costing
* Helping/supporting with factory issues
Profile
* Good understanding and aware what is happening in the market place & competitors - more training on competitors.
* Need to be able to pull together PowerPoints
* Building relationships with factories
* Good eye for product & design
* Good understanding of pricing/costings
* Understanding technical aspects of product development - working with QA and gaining more technical knowledge.
* Need to have spreadsheet ability. Eg. formula’s, v-look ups
* To be able to work independently and in a team
* Good communication skills, sharing vital information with correct people
* Involved in any factory issues and problem solving
* Textiles experience preferred
Job Offer
Hybrid working 3 days in the office a week 2 at home
Free car parking + Monday - Friday 9.00am - 5.00pm + Discount on Product + Flexible working hours
Product Developer - Home Textiles
Product Developer - Home Textiles
Product Developer - Home Textiles