Product Developer

Job Description – Product Developer

Company Overview

Elms is at the forefront of sportswear supply and embellishment and is a global leader in the personalised sector.

We partner with some of the most prestigious sports brands in the world and we are focused on supporting our partners needs as timely and efficiently as possible.

As a company, we are committed to distinctive quality and exceptional customer service across all aspects of our business.

An opportunity has arisen to join our growing team where you will be expected to take personal ownership and pride in the results of your own work and that of the wider team.

Key Purpose of Job:

Responsible for the development of products for a broad range of Elms partners.

Create the size specifications.

Manage the sampling process, including all embellishments, from start to completion, highlighting any issues and offering solutions.

Check and report on sample sizes and conduct test fits.

Liaising with Managers, Designers and Merchandisers to ensure the product needs of the business, and the partner client, are met and professionally executed.

Responsibilities

• Manage the product development process and ensure the critical path and the delivery dates meet the clients expectations.
• Negotiate costs and shipping methods that meet the needs of the business and ensure the costs are controlled and delivered.
• Place purchase orders and sales orders on the system (Sage 50).
• Control the sampling process for all parts of the process including trims and applications.
• Create the size set specifications and ensure these are adhered to.
• Assist in the development of product tech packs working with the designer.
• Work directly with factories to ensure smooth production (this may occasionally require factory visits.)
• Carry out QC checks.
• Ensure compliance with regulations, product safety and legislations.
• This is a full time, office based role, working within a small dynamic team.

Knowledge and Experience

MUST have experience in the fashion/sports apparel industry

• Must have at least 3+ years experience in a Product Development role.
• Demonstrate a strong understanding of garment construction and the product development process from start to finish.
• Have experience of dealing with external factories in Europe and the Far East.
• Have exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritise and manage many projects simultaneously whilst always maintaining attention to detail.
• Demonstrate strong Microsoft Office skills particularly Excel.
• Demonstrate self-motivation, a strong work ethic, integrity and reliability.
• Excellent communication and interaction skills at all levels.
• Able to work under pressure in a fast-paced work environment under short deadlines
• Have experience of using Sage 50 would be an advantage but is not essential.
• Fully coherent of both the design techniques and product development processes relating to apparel and graphics, including a keenness to keep up to date with the latest products, styles and techniques.

Benefits:

This a great opportunity to join a fast-paced, dynamic and entrepreneurial business, and these are some of the benefits you can expect as an employee.

• The chance to work with world leading Sporting Organisations and brands.
• Working within a growing, fast-paced and forward-thinking business.
• The opportunity to grow and develop as the department evolves into a key revenue stream for the business.
• 28 days holiday.
• Early finish on a Friday.

We are an equal opportunities employer and celebrate diversity and inclusivity at Elms.

Our commitment to inclusion ensures that no job applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment, nor should be disadvantaged by conditions or requirements which are neither justified nor relevant to the role.

Individuals in our business are recruited, promoted, trained and treated in all ways purely on the basis of skills and ability, regardless of gender, trans-gender status, pregnancy, civil status, family status, sexual orientation, age, disability, race, religious belief or membership of the traveller community.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: £30,000.00-£32,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• On-site parking

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Macclesfield: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

• Apparel Product Development (required)

Work Location: One location

Application deadline: 21/04/2023
Reference ID: ELMSHRAD2