Product Development Administrator

Main Duties

Section 1 Purpose of the Role

Field Grey is an established business specialising in the design of bespoke uniform solutions for well-known high-end clients. We’re looking for a Product Developer Administrator to support our Production Manager and Product Developer in the development and delivery of our products & services.

Key Responsibilities

General Overview

·      Assisting the PM and PD in executing the production process in a timely manner for all products and issuing factories with accurate and clear information

·      Raising POs for raw materials and Off the Peg Products

• Chasing samples
• Tracking parcels and arranging couriers
• Liaise with our logistics providers to find the most competitive rates and alongside the PM administer export paperwork including commercial invoices
• Booking in & tag samples into studio
• Manage trim stocks
• Day to day communication with suppliers
• Archive and check quality references, keep various library’s tidy with Product Developer and Design team
• With Design team prepping and steaming salesman samples and booking in and out of studio
• With PD coordinate and review and initiate fabric testing
•  Assisting the PM and PD to communicate with factories to ensure minimum lead times are met and quality standards adhered to
• Demonstrate a good grasp of specs, (Particularly BOM/Sizing & QC) garment construction and knowledge of factory process
• In conjunction with the PM and PD giving clear instructions to the factories
• Adhering to the critical path with the Production Manager & team from initial concepts through to bulk
• Liaise on fit meetings and take notes, many meetings are client facing due to the nature of our business
• Trend analysis

What we offer you

·      A dynamic and supportive team environment

·      Team can leave early on Friday’s

·      Opportunities for hybrid working

·      Regular team outings to museums, restaurants and pubs

·      Opportunities to grow within the team

·      Training opportunities

·      Pension scheme

·      Dash Water in the office

Skills and Experience Required

About You

You must have formal design training and be eager to apply this to a commercial environment.

This is an entry level role but candidates must have 6- 12 months experience within the industry

·      Demonstrable and proven experience in garment design and production

·      Degree in relevant subject preferred

·      Strong interpersonal and influencing skills

·      Ability to multi-task, prioritise projects and work at pace within a fast-paced environment

·      Good multi-product knowledge

·      Passionate about garments and quality control

·      Fantastic interpersonal skills, able to build strong relationships quickly and teamwork

• Advanced level user of relevant adobe software including In-design, Photoshop, Illustrator, Affinity, Excel, Word and PowerPoint
• Strong interest in the value of design and garment construction, particularly applied to everyday practical problems
• Excellent verbal and written English

Desirable attributes include

·      Language skills would be an advantage

Field Grey is committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse community with a strong sense of belonging. We believe we are bettered by all forms of diversity, and take pride in working with top talent from every walk of life and corner of the world. In the spirit of inclusivity, qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, ethnicity, ability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, nationality, race, religion or sexual orientation.

In line with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996, all applicants must have the eligibility to live and work in the United Kingdom.

Documentation is required at interview stage