Product Developer - Juicy Couture

We have an incredible opportunity for a product developer to join Juicy Couture on a 1 year maternity contract. 

Working across multiple womenswear categories for Juicy Couture, this role requires a commercially focused Product Developer with strong knowledge of garment fit, fabric development, construction, and supplier management. The ideal candidate will be highly organised, proactive, and experienced in managing product development within a fast-paced wholesale environment, including working closely with overseas factories to ensure products meet quality, cost, and delivery expectations.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the planning and management of seasonal development calendars, critical paths, line lists, and weekly WIP reports, ensuring development progress and delivery timelines are accurately tracked.
• Manage the product development process from initial design concept through to bulk production, working across multiple seasons, high SKU volumes, core collections, and Special Make Ups (SMUs).
• Oversee factory allocation and supplier relationships, considering cost, lead times, production capabilities, and product requirements while providing clear specifications and development guidance.
• Source and develop fabrics, trims, prints, embroidery, washes, finishes, and packaging in line with seasonal direction, quality standards, and target costs, managing all necessary approvals before production.
• Coordinate sample submissions and fittings with Design and Garment Technology teams, recording fit comments, monitoring amendments, and ensuring all development actions are completed on schedule.
• Negotiate supplier pricing and identify opportunities to improve margins through effective sourcing, construction, and manufacturing efficiencies.
• Collaborate with Buyers, Garment Technologists, Designers, Key Account teams, and suppliers to manage approvals, comments, order progression, and customer or buyer meetings.
• Provide day-to-day support to the Product Manager, helping ensure development activities run efficiently and seasonal deadlines are achieved.

Person Specification 

• 2–5 years of apparel product development experience, ideally within a wholesale business, with accessories development experience considered an advantage.
• Strong understanding of garment fit, fabric sourcing, washes, finishes, trims, and construction techniques.
• Proven experience in factory allocation, supplier management, and communicating with overseas manufacturers.
• Commercially minded, with strong problem-solving skills, excellent organisation, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Word, with strong communication and relationship-building skills.