We are looking for a 9 month FTC to start ASAP – 3 days a week in the office and 2 from home. The company designs and develops a wide range of products across soft toys, wooden toys and gifting, supplying a diverse customer base including toy, nursery and gift retailers. You’ll be part of a collaborative Product Development & Creative team, working closely with cross-functional teams including Brand, Marketing, QA and Supply Chain, in a fast-paced environment focused on innovation and bringing products to market. Role Overview This is a full-time, fixed-term opportunity based in West London, with occasional travel required. Reporting to the Director of Product Development, you’ll take ownership of the end-to-end product development lifecycle, from concept through to production, ensuring products are delivered on time, on budget and in line with brand and commercial objectives.
If you want to know about the requirements for this role, read on for all the relevant information.Responsibilities
- Own and deliver product ranges in line with business strategy, timelines and commercial targets
- Manage the full NPD lifecycle, ensuring critical paths and key milestones are met
- Analyse product performance and market trends to inform future development
- Conduct market and competitor research to ensure innovation and competitiveness
- Manage product costing, ensuring margin targets are achieved
- Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to develop commercially viable products
- Build and manage supplier relationships, including sourcing and negotiation
- Oversee product approvals with licensors and stakeholders
- Ensure accurate product and packaging specifications
- Maintain clear communication across departments on product updates
- Work closely with QA/QC to ensure compliance with all safety and quality standards
- Manage product samples from concept through to final approval
- Support sales and marketing with product presentations and materials
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Qualifications
- Strong experience in product development within consumer goods
- Commercially aware with experience in costing and supplier negotiation
- Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Confident working cross-functionally in a fast-paced environment
- Strong attention to detail and understanding of compliance and quality standards
The Fix are working with an established and growing consumer products business with over 50 years’ experience, working with a portfolio of globally recognised character brands and toys!
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