Product Developer Assistant - Brighton, United Kingdom - Lucy and Yak

Lucy and Yak

Verified Company

Brighton, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

We are currently seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Product Developer Assistant to join our dynamic team. If you are passionate about fashion, possess strong organisational skills, and thrive in a collaborative environment, we want to hear from you

This is a great opportunity to join a forward-thinking company who cares about people and planet. If you think this role could be for you, then we would love to hear from you

What you'll be doing

Planning

Collaborate with the Product Developer to support the development of new products from concept to launch.
Coordinate with external suppliers to develop design samples, ensuring adherence to quality standards and timelines.
Monitor and update the product development critical path, identifying potential risks and proposing solutions to ensure project milestones are met.
Foster positive relationships with suppliers to facilitate effective communication and streamline the development process.

Development

Assist in the creation of Bills of Materials (BOMs) for each season, verifying accuracy before ordering materials.
Work closely with the Design Team to ensure that their creative vision is accurately translated into product specifications.
Support the product development process from initial design concepts to sample production, ensuring alignment with brand aesthetics and market trends.
Maintain accurate records of product development activities, including sample requests, approvals, and supplier communications.

Approvals

Own the approval process for repeat style black seals, ensuring consistency and quality across product lines.
Collaborate with the technical and design teams to review and approve trims, fabrics, and other materials for production.

Quality Assurance

With the Product Developer, conduct thorough quality inspections on product samples to identify any defects or discrepancies.
Communicate feedback and quality standards to suppliers to ensure that final products meet brand expectations.

Research and Analysis

Stay informed about industry trends, market demands, and competitor offerings to inform product development decisions.
Assist in conducting market research and analysis to identify emerging trends and opportunities for product innovation.

What you'll need

An understanding of garment construction and familiarity with the fit process.
Excellent organisational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines.
Effective communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to collaborate with crossfunctional teams and external partners.
Ability to anticipate and manage problems as well as prioritise and escalate where necessary
Creative and able to come with ideas and solutions
Passion for sustainability
Detailoriented mindset with a commitment to accuracy and quality assurance.
Previous experience in product development, merchandising, or a related role within the fashion industry is preferred.

What you should know

Based in our central Brighton office
Permanent fulltime role
30 hour/4 day week with full time salary
Salary 24k

Lucy and Yak has ambitious growth plans and we're building a team to help enable and
accelerate that growth.

We are looking for people who share our values, are curious, forward-looking, take ownership and work together to build a future for themselves and Lucy and Yak.