Product Development Manager | Contemporary Luxury Womenswear | 12 Month FTC
Fella & Jones are partnering with a leading contemporary luxury womenswear brand in the search for a Product Development Manager to join their London team on a 12 month fixed term contract, starting February 2027.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a globally recognised brand at a key stage of its growth, taking ownership of product development across its collections.
The role will suit an experienced Product Development Manager with a strong luxury or premium womenswear background, who can translate creative vision into beautifully executed, commercially viable product. You will oversee the development process from initial concept through to final samples, working closely with Design, Technical teams and international manufacturing partners.
Within the role, you will:
- Manage the end to end product development process across the collection, ensuring design vision, quality, cost and critical path deadlines are achieved.
- Partner closely with Design and Technical teams throughout development and fittings, advising on construction, feasibility, fabrics, trims and finishes.
- Oversee sample development, tech packs and fitting comments, ensuring clear communication between internal teams and suppliers.
- Manage relationships with international factories and suppliers, overseeing sampling, development timelines and resolving any issues.
- Lead fabric, trim and component development, including sourcing, testing, submissions and approvals.
- Monitor development costs, negotiate with suppliers and identify opportunities to improve quality, efficiency and commercial performance.
- Maintain the collection range plan, proactively identifying risks and ensuring a smooth handover into production.
We are looking for someone with:
- Proven experience in a Product Development Manager or Senior Product Developer role within luxury or premium womenswear.
- Strong multi-product experience, particularly across women's soft separates, with excellent knowledge of garment construction, fabrics, print and embellishment.
- Experience managing the full development process, from initial design through to production handover.
- Confidence working closely with senior designers, technical teams and international manufacturing partners.
- Strong commercial awareness, supplier negotiation and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent organisation, attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple collections and deadlines.
This is a 12 month fixed term contract commencing February 2027, offering the opportunity to play a key role within an established and growing luxury fashion business.
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