Junior Product Developer

Job Title: Junior Product Developer

Department: Design

Contract type: Permanent, 32 hours (Monday-Thursday)

Location: Based in The Fold's Bermondsey Head Office

Role Purpose: Assist the Design team with creation of Tech Packs and technical drawings. The role will also work very closely with our Buying, Production and Garment Tech teams.

• Assist the Design team with creating tech packs - filling in BOMs and specifications for each product.
• Do technical drawings for new styles
• Raw material sourcing - updating suppliers with seasonal mood boards and directing fabric sourcing based on these
• Responsible for trim sourcing and development
• Helping to create alignment of trim standards across multiple suppliers
• Launch tech packs directly with suppliers - ensuring sampling has been arranged and correct patterns sent or requested
• Ensure all work is accurate and clear to facilitate seamless communication with manufacturers
• Help build relationships with key new suppliers
• Assisting in ordering sampling and raising sampling POs
• Provide regular updates to designers on sample progress, material developments, and production challenges.
• Update and maintain sampling and product trackers
• Helping to update product BOMs following fittings and product sign offs
• Ideally have past experience developing structured dresses, tops and jackets
• A clear understanding of the design aesthetic of The Fold
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Team player who collaborates with ease
• Strong organiser who prioritizes with ease and understand the importance of excellent time management
• Demonstrates a ‘can do’ attitude to work
• The ability to analyse problems and offer solutions
• Attention to detail is key as this is a fast-paced role, so a sharp eye is essential
• Strong MS Office skills
• 25 days holidays (including bank holidays)
• Buy additional holidays
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Pension salary sacrifice scheme
• Access to free Financial Advisors
• Grocery Scheme to help you save money
• Clothing allowance of £1,250 annually
• A friends and family discount policy with 50% off full retail price
• Eye Care
• Fully stocked snack cupboards, fruits and coffee & tea
• Regular Social Events - including summer and Christmas parties
• Volunteering