Position: Junior Product Developer – JD Own Brand
Location: Hollinsbrook Way, Pilsworth, Bury, Lancs BL9 8RR • Hours: 40 per week
Role Overview: The purpose of this job is to support the Product Developer & Senior Product Developer with the development of JD Own Brand product. Taking responsibility for specific areas under close supervision, the successful candidate will have relevant qualifications, experience and a passion for our product.
Responsibilities
- Issuing packs/comments and supplier communications throughout the process
- Setting up basic size charts, maintaining and updating the block library within the team
- Interpreting fit meeting notes
- Creating basic BOMs
- Completing test report approvals/ITS online, chasing suppliers and managing approvals
- Understanding a test matrix and training with PD on its creation
- Creating Care Label Templates
- Monitoring the critical path
- Supporting packing list & invoice queries
- Understanding sales analysis
- Taking on areas of responsibility for specific ranges under the guidance of PD & SPD as appropriate
- Managing day‑to‑day incoming/outgoing samples, ensuring correct documentation is attached
- Maintaining style details and information on relevant systems
- Assisting in the creation of tech packs and costings on the PLM system
- Approving lab‑dips and strike‑offs, referring issues to the design and buying team
- Participating in fit sessions and adding fit comments to the PLM system
- Measuring samples and providing comments
- Maintaining the critical path on the PLM system, chasing relevant information from suppliers and reporting issues
- Assisting with costing, negotiation and raising orders on the PLM system
Qualifications & Skills
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office software is essential
- JD retail experience is highly desirable
- Basic Illustrator knowledge is an advantage
- Good organisational and communication skills
- Relevant degree or equivalent qualifications/experience incorporating Clothing Technology and Product Development
Benefits: Staff discount on JD Group and other brands within the organisation, and personal development opportunities to learn and grow at work.
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