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A bit about Belstaff
Belstaff is a functional clothing brand founded to move people forward. Throughout our history we have championed material innovation, collaborating with those who challenge the ordinary and celebrate the joy of the journey. Belstaff has designed protective suits for race-car drivers, windproof smocks for Marines and insulating clothing for mountaineers. One thing is at the heart of all these endeavours: An Independent Spirit. Today, this energy prevails and unites the people who bring the Belstaff brand to life, providing the best products to our customers – both old and new. We are committed to building a team of curious, conscious individuals dedicated to showing up, standing together, and being the difference between a good day and a great day.
We are currently searching for a Junior Product Developer for Outerwear and Motorcycle to join the team.
As our Junior Product Developer you will be responsible for driving the critical path for the woven Outerwear and Motorcycle categories; ensuring timely completion of prototypes and samples, through to the point of product sign off and handover to other departments. This role is integral to the wider Design, Production and Merchandising teams and will focus on efficiently facilitating Product Development communication between these functions. Our successful candidate will join with experience of Product Development for relevant categories.
We are looking for someone who will be responsible for:
- Working alongside Design to translate sketch into product by advising on construction and materials with target intake margin in mind
- Managing and providing detailed technical packs, launching directly with vendors to ensure protos / samples are delivered on time
- Creating clear, accurate product specifications packs - including size chart, trim details, construction methods and fit comments etc
- Owning the development aspect of the PLM system for each season from inception to completion of the production BOM
- Sample management; tracking, receiving, booking in, measuring and organising protos and samples
- Raising and checking purchase orders for samples
- Maintaining testing records and reviewing technical files and/or data sheets
- Managing courier shipments
- Organising travel arrangements (flight bookings, taxis, hotels etc) and preparing itineraries for the team when necessary
- Managing new vendors' due diligence in terms of system set up, confidentiality agreement etc
We are looking for someone who has:
- Work experience in a role of a similar nature, ideally a performance brand
- Knowledge of menswear garment construction and development processes
- Experience of using PLM systems
- Strong attention to detail and processes
- Practical knowledge of Excel, Adobe Illustrator
- Flexibility to travel
We are looking for someone who is:
- Inspired by working for Belstaff
- Able to work autonomously but also diligently as part of a small team
- Has a "can-do" attitude, willing to roll up their sleeves and make a vital contribution to a busy and fast paced team/working environment
- Positive and proactive with a solution-oriented mindset
- Motivated by working in a fast paced, dynamic business
- Communicative and collaborative
- Keen to contribute ideas and drive continuous improvement
Where to from here?
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We will not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, marital status, disability, age, sexual orientation or religion. We are committed to a fair and accessible recruitment process for all candidates so if you would like us to make any adjustments to the application or interview process, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.
