I am seeking a commercially minded, creative NPD Manager to lead the development and launch of innovative new products and range updates for an exciting brand. This role is central to long-term category growth and offers the opportunity to shape products that blend creativity, design excellence, and commercial success.
Client Details
This is a well-established creator of bath, body, wellness, lifestyle and gifting products, recognised for its focus on detail, product quality, innovation, and strong design partnerships. The brand portfolio spans heritage names, fashion-focused collaborations, and in-house collections. Products are sold through major premium retailers in the UK and distributed internationally, supported by a commitment to growth, market leadership, and creative collaboration.
Description
*Develop and refine new product concepts aligned with brand positioning and market opportunities
*Oversee full critical path management, delivering projects on time, within budget, and to brief
*Source packaging, materials, and design inspiration to ensure products remain innovative and trend-led
*Collaborate with licensor’s, suppliers, and internal teams across design, sales, operations and marketing
*Manage commercial feasibility, target costings, margins and budgets for all projects
*Conduct competitor and market analysis to identify trends and opportunities
*Support marketing and in-store communications for launches
*Present product concepts and launch plans to internal teams and external brand partners
Profile
*5+ years’ experience in NPD or product development, ideally in beauty, toiletries, or gifting
*Strong track record managing end-to-end projects and working with Far East suppliers
*Commercial awareness, including margin management, costing and retail impact
*Highly organised with strong Excel, Word and PowerPoint skills (design software a plus)
*Excellent communicator, problem solver, and collaborator across multiple stakeholders
*Strong attention to detail and creative mindset
*Minimum A-Level education; marketing or business-related degree preferred
*Strong English language and numerical skills
Job Offer
*Competitive salary
*Hybrid working pattern - 3 days in office, 2 days remote
*Opportunity to work across a varied and creative product portfolio
*A collaborative team culture that values innovation, quality and professional growth