Assistant Product Developer

JD Own Brand

Responsible to :

Product Developer/ Senior Product Developer

Responsible for:

N/A

Department:

Design

Location:

Hollinsbrook Way, Pilsworth, Bury, Lancs BL9 8RR

Hours:

Role Overview :

The purpose of this job is to provide general Product Development assistance for the Own Brand team. The successful candidate will have relevant qualifications and some experience along with a passion for our product.

Key Duties/Responsibilities:

Manage day to day incoming/outgoing sampling where required in a timely manner ensuring correct documentation attached.
Assist with weekly trade admin; Compile Best and Worst documents, pull relevant samples with completed product tags and ensure samples are cleared away after the meeting.
Maintaining style details/info on PLM system.
Assist in the creation of tech packs and costings on the PLM system.
Attend fit sessions and add fit comments to the PLM system.
Assisting with sample measuring and comments as directed.
Maintaining critical path on PLM system, chasing relevant info from suppliers and reporting issues.
Monitor the progress of test reports, chase suppliers and report issues.
Monitor the progress of care-label submissions and approvals.
Assist with the approval of Lab dips and submissions.
Assist with the creation and maintenance of size charts.
Assist with costing, negotiation and raising of orders on the PLM system.
Manage barcode requests and approvals.
Chase suppliers for press samples and pass to marketing.
Take minutes in meetings and ensure they are written up, distributed and followed up in a timely manner.
Complete all admin prep as directed for any monthly/seasonal meetings.
Manage samples for staff sales.
Work on 3D software to support the development process

Skills/Experience/Knowledge needed:

Knowledge of Microsoft office software is essential.
JD retail experience is highly desirable.
Basic Illustrator knowledge is an advantage.
Good organisational and communication skills.
Relevant Degree or equivalent level qualifications/experience which incorporates Clothing Technology and Product development.