Are you passionate about product development and driving innovation in the fashion industry? Do you have a strong eye for quality, sustainability, and margin optimization? If you’re ready to contribute to shaping the future of fashion with a global brand, we have the perfect opportunity for you.

As a Product Developer, you will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams and vendors, overseeing the product development process from concept to delivery. Your role will involve driving product innovation, ensuring sustainability targets are met, and maintaining strong vendor relationships to achieve margin and quality goals.

There are two open positions within this team, so we are seaching for a senior and medior profile. If you feel like this project is interesting for you, then please apply. 

This is a temporary position that will last around 3 months. 

Responsibilities: Product Developer (TEMP) - Retail/Fashion

In this position, you will be asked to:

• Manage and track category-specific KPIs (such as margins, sustainability metrics, and timely delivery);
• Oversee the product development process, providing guidance on product improvements, cost optimization, and final approvals;
• Maintain strong, ongoing relationships with vendors and the supply chain to ensure alignment with product expectations and standards;
• Partner with Design teams on early-stage product development and sourcing initiatives, with a focus on innovation, sustainability, and cost-effective pricing;
• Provide cost assessments during product development and identify potential quality risks, offering actionable solutions;
• Support the implementation of sustainability and innovation initiatives that align with company-wide goals;
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date product data in systems (e.g., PLM), including BOM, prices, and other critical product details;
• Coordinate operational activities such as lead-time review, sample management, risk assessment, and vendor communications;
• Participate in cross-functional projects and provide insights and feedback related to product development, processes, and business needs.

Requirements: Product Developer (TEMP) - Retail/Fashion

In this position, we ask that you have: 

• For senior candidates: 5+ years of experience in fashion, apparel, or textiles, with a proven track record in product development and process management;
• For medior candidates, 3+ years of experience required;
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in fashion, textiles, or a related field;
• Solid understanding of fabrics, trims, and color approval processes, with the ability to identify and mitigate quality risks;
• Familiarity with product costing, FOB pricing, and the ability to work closely with vendors to achieve margin targets;
• Experience with PLM systems and managing product data is beneficial;
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and handle multiple projects simultaneously.

Offer: Product Developer (TEMP) - Retail/Fashion

Your salary will depend on your current knowledge and experience. Furthermore, it is a full-time position for 3 months.

How we'll proceed. Within four working days, we will let you know if you qualify for this position. We will schedule an introductory interview, either digitally or in-person. During this interview, we will inform you as fully as possible about the vacancy, the company and the rest of the procedure. After consulting with you, we will introduce you to our client and then continue to guide you through the application process. The Independent Recruiters Group has a large team of specialized recruiters. Each recruiter has a strong focus on their own area of expertise, which makes them the ideal sparring partner for both the candidate and the client.