Roland Mouret is seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Product Development Assistant to join our Product Development team. This role provides essential administrative and operational support throughout the product development process, working closely with Design, Production, Merchandising, and Technical teams to help bring our womenswear collections to life.
Reporting to Senior Product Developement, you will play a key role in supporting the development of each collection from initial concept through to production. This is an exciting opportunity for someone looking to build a career in luxury fashion product development within a fast-paced, collaborative, and creative environment.
The Role
As a Product Development Assistant, you will be an integral part of the Product Development team, supporting the day-to-day management of seasonal collections. You will assist with sample coordination, fabric research and sourcing, product administration, supplier communication, and maintaining accurate product information across the development process. This role offers invaluable exposure to the full product lifecycle, allowing you to develop your technical knowledge, organisational skills, and understanding of luxury garment development. A proactive attitude, excellent attention to detail, and a willingness to learn are essential.
Responsibilities
- Support the Design and Product Development team throughout the seasonal collection development process.
- Maintain accurate product information, specifications, and development records across internal systems and critical path documents.
- Coordinate the receipt, tracking, and organisation of development samples, prototypes, and fit samples.
- Assist in preparing product development packs, technical documentation, and supplier communications.
- Liaise with Design, Production, Technical, Merchandising, and external suppliers to ensure development deadlines are met.
- Monitor sample progress and follow up with manufacturers to ensure timely deliveries.
- Prepare samples for reviews, and accurately record fit comments and development updates.
- Support fabric, trim, and component sourcing by organising supplier submissions and maintaining material libraries.
- Prepare presentation materials, line sheets, and collection documentation for internal meetings.
- Maintain organised sample libraries and development archives.
- Provide administrative support across the Product Development function, ensuring accurate filing, reporting, and document management.
- Contribute ideas to improve processes and support continuous efficiency across the department.
Who You Are
- An enthusiastic and motivated individual with a genuine passion for luxury womenswear and product development.
- Highly organised with exceptional attention to detail.
- A proactive self-starter who enjoys working in a structured, process-driven environment.
- A strong communicator who thrives when collaborating across multiple departments.
- Comfortable managing multiple priorities while working to tight seasonal deadlines.
- A problem-solver with a positive attitude and willingness to take initiative.
- Adaptable, resilient, and eager to learn within a fast-paced luxury fashion business.
- Able to take direction while demonstrating ownership of day-to-day responsibilities.
Requirements
- Degree or relevant experience in Fashion, Product Development or related discipline.
- Previous internship or experience within product development, production, buying, merchandising, or a luxury fashion environment is desirable.
- Strong organisational and administrative skills with excellent attention to detail.
- Confident using Microsoft Office, particularly Excel; experience with PLM/ Zedonk/Rechain systems is advantageous.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- An understanding of garment construction, fabrics, and the luxury product development process is beneficial.
- This is an English-speaking position, and the successful candidate must be available to work five days per week from our London Head Office.
Roland Mouret is an equal opportunity employer, and we encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.
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