Product Developer

London - UK

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 12 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Sustainability has been part of the Mulberry ethos since the brands inception in recognition of our purpose-driven approach in 2024 we proudly achieved B Corp Certification.

Today we are a global brand but our values remain the same; we are committed to improving our impact on people and the these are values you share we would love you to join our team.

The Role:

To follow the RTW collection from design concept to production. Communicate changes and improvements to suppliers and problem solving any quality and technical issues which are required to sign off products. Offer support to the Head of Product Development and Sourcing in daily tasks ordering materials and samples managing the critical path and stock maintenance.

Duties & Responsibilities:

- Maintain the Critical Path following sampling and production deliveries.

- Work extremely closely with the Head of RTW Product Development & Sourcing for factory allocations. Negotiate and manage supplier relationships ensuring competitive pricing lead times and MOQs.

- Collaborate with the Garment Tech to follow communication through development and production by sending technical packs to suppliers (highlighting faults/problems to the relevant parties (and Design where applicable);

- Create Excel seasonal collection trackers for the collection overview and work closely with all internal teams to stay within the range plan.

- Create the brand standards in all RTW product categories that is recorded in the brands handbook; ensure suppliers comply with Mulberrys standards.

- Assist with onboarding all suppliers and manufacturers ensuring they are compliant with Mulberrys standards and have the required certification.

- Ensure all product costings align with brand pricing architecture and margin targets. Working closely with the Head of RTW Product Development & Sourcing and merchandiser

- Input all product and BOMS into the PLM system which allows all sampling and production POs to be raised.

- Assist the Head of RTW Product Development & Sourcing on budget tracking / building for both development and production. Recording all current and future spends.

- Manage all ordering of production packaging barcodes and care labels.

Culture:

- Embrace and demonstrate the Mulberry values and behaviours: honesty dynamism and a community-oriented spirit.

- Support Mulberry to deliver an inclusive culture through behaving in a way that is open-minded and respectful towards others and understanding that your views opinions and experiences may not always be shared by your colleagues.

- Act as an ambassador for Mulberry and communicate positively about the brand.

Sustainability:

- As a certified B Corp we are committed to using business as a force for good. Youll be encouraged to incorporate environmentally and socially responsible practices into your work supporting our Made to Last strategy across Climate Circularity and Community.

- Help foster a culture where diversity is celebrated and every individual feels valued respected and included. Champion equity empathy and understanding in all interactions - internally and externally.

Skills & Experience Required:

- Excellent RTW product development experience.

- Excellent communication skills written & verbal.

- Excellent organisational skills and the highest level of attention to detail.

- Comfortable building relationships at all levels.

- Strong negotiation skills.

- Experienced user of all Microsoft Office applications.

- Strong industry network across mills manufacturers and sourcing partners.

- Experienced in BOMs tech packs and fit approvals.

- Proficient in PLM systems Excel and technical pack creation.

Mulberry is an equal opportunities employer and we are passionate about hiring and developing the best talent. All hiring decisions are made only on the basis of qualifications skills or experience and as they relate to the particular you need us to make any adjustments to our application or interview processes to enable you to be at your best please email us at emailprotected.

Required Experience:

Born in 1971 the roots of Mulberry are in Somerset England. For more than fifty years Mulberry has been a British lifestyle brand internationally acclaimed for quality and design capturing the Mulberry Spirit.Sustainability has been part of the Mulberry ethos since the brands inception in recognitio...