Product Development Manager – Bridal & Occasionwear

Studio Ellis Ltd | London | Full-time, Permanent | Studio Based

Studio Ellis is a growing British fashion house and home to Ellis Bridals, KR by Studio Ellis, John Charles and Maisonel. As we continue to grow our brands in the UK and internationally, we are looking for an experienced Product Development Manager to join our London studio and play a key role in the development of our bridal and occasion-wear collections.

This is an opportunity to join an independent fashion business where you will have genuine ownership, work closely with our Head of Design and senior team, and have a direct impact on how our collections are developed and delivered.

This is a hands-on product development position, not a design role. The Role

You will help drive the product development process across our four brands, taking collections from design handover through sampling, fittings and development to production approval. You will combine strong technical garment knowledge with excellent organisation, commercial awareness and confident factory management.

Key responsibilities include:Managing development critical paths, samples and deadlines across multiple collections

Coordinating product development from design handover through to production approval

Working directly with overseas factories and suppliers

Managing sample ordering, tracking and development follow-up

Preparing for fittings and ensuring actions are followed through accurately and efficiently

Managing product costings and target prices

Reviewing salesman samples and pre-production samples against approved specifications

Identifying and resolving construction, fit, quality and development issues

Maintaining accurate development calendars, trackers and product information

Managing pre-production checks and ensuring a clear handover into production

Working closely with and supporting our Production Coordinator

Acting as a key escalation point for product development and production issues

Producing and supporting CA Ds, technical packs, specifica