Senior Product Developer

Are you an experienced Product Developer with a strong understanding of apparel construction, materials and technical product development? Can you manage products from initial concept through to production, balancing quality, performance, cost and margin?

Do you bring the energy, accountability and collaborative approach needed to keep teams aligned and development moving? Mac

Gregor Black is currently partnering with a leading British outdoor apparel brand on the search for a Senior Product Developer, based in Milton Keynes. Reporting to the Head of Product, you will take ownership of the end-to-end development and commercialisation of products across assigned categories, while managing the Product Development and Materials team.

Working closely with Design, Production, suppliers and factories, you will be responsible for ensuring products move through development efficiently and are delivered against quality, performance, fit, cost, margin and responsible sourcing objectives.

This role would suit a well-rounded Product Developer who combines strong technical and commercial knowledge with the ability to manage people, identify risk and work collaboratively across functions. You will need to be confident making decisions, challenging where required and creating an environment where the team feels comfortable taking ownership and contributing ideas.

Key Responsibilities:Lead product and material development from initial concept through to production approval. Manage and support the Product Development and Materials team, setting clear priorities and encouraging ownership across individual areas.

Own the development critical path and ensure seasonal milestones are achieved. Coordinate prototypes, fit reviews, testing, approvals, compliance and production readiness. Identify and manage risks across product, quality, cost, compliance and delivery.

Work closely with Design, Production and suppliers to balance design intent with commercial and technical requirements. Oversee product sp