Product Developer

This is a remote position.

We are looking for a Product Developer to help build a new US puppy brand in our portfolio. This is a habit-building brand for first-time puppy parents designed around puppy development enrichment routines and the bond between puppies and their owners.

This is a hands-on role for someone who can take product ideas from early concept through to supplier sourcing sampling testing production and launch.

The Role

Own product development end-to-end from concept to mass production for our puppy habit-building range. You will work closely with the Senior Brand Manager external pet behaviour specialists suppliers and creative partners to turn behavioural insight into commercially viable safe and well-executed products.

What youll do

• Build the product pipeline with the Senior Brand Manager and pet behaviour specialists.
  

• Research the market competitors and first-time puppy parents needs to identify strong product opportunities.
  

• Translate product ideas into clear factory-ready specifications including materials dimensions construction testing packaging and labelling.
  

• Source evaluate and select suppliers based on capability quality cost MOQ and lead time.
  

• Manage RFQs samples supplier feedback revisions and production handover.
  

• Review samples against product specs user feedback specialist input and safety requirements.
  

• Own product QA and compliance with a focus on pet product safety durability and suitability for puppies.
  

• Manage timelines stakeholders and launch readiness to keep projects moving on schedule.
  

• Brief marketing and creative partners so packaging instructions and product claims are accurate clear and on brand.
  

• Review product launches and use learnings to improve future products.
  

Requirements

What were looking for

• 46 years experience in product development ideally across consumer products.
  

• Experience taking products from concept through to sourcing sampling QA and mass production.
  

• Strong understanding of materials manufacturing processes and supplier capabilities.
  

• Experience creating product specs tech packs RFQs or production-ready briefs.
  

• Experience in pet products toys chews accessories juvenile products or care-led categories is a plus.
  

• Highly organised and comfortable managing multiple projects at the same time.
  

• Proactive self-directed and able to work with limited supervision.
  

• Strong communication skills with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
  

• Good understanding of Western consumers especially the US market.
  

• Experience working with suppliers in China or other Asian markets.
  

Why this role is exciting

• Youll help build a new brand from an early stage.
  

• Youll work on products designed around real puppy and owner behaviour.
  

• Youll have ownership across the full product development process.
  

• Youll work with external specialists suppliers and creative teams to create differentiated products for the US market.