Product Developer, gifting (REF 1300)
Product Developer, gifting
- £40,000 – £45,000, DOE
- London
Are you passionate about creating trend driven products that make an impact? We have an exciting opportunity for a super creative Product Developer to join a successful brand that sells to leading retailers around the globe.
This company designs and develops all of its products from scratch, creating innovative, fun, and high-quality items for leading retailers worldwide. You will play a key role in bringing ideas to life – coming up with new product concepts, managing supplier relationships, and ensuring seamless product development from concept to delivery. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, loves product development, and wants to be part of a creative collaborative business.
Key responsibilities:
- Create new product ideas through trend spotting, competitor research, attending trade fairs, and team brainstorming
- Reimagine and improve existing products to keep the ranges exciting and relevant
- Shape early ideas into tangible, customer-ready products, from concept to shelf
- Test and refine products to ensure they deliver fun, function, and value
- Work closely with Key Account Managers to prepare compelling product proposals and sample presentations for customers
- Attend customer meetings to present ideas, capture feedback, and spot opportunities
- Work hand-in-hand with Design, Content, and Technical teams to make every detail shine, from materials to messaging
- Build strong relationships with global suppliers, ensuring clarity, quality, and innovation in every quote and sample
- Source the best components and sustainable materials that align with both company and customer goals
- Negotiate with suppliers to deliver high-quality products to target margins
- Maintain a sharp eye for production risks, collaborating with Tech and Production teams to solve challenges early
- Keep projects on track by maintaining accurate product specs and artwork trackers
- Brief design and technical teams clearly, ensuring every product tells its story beautifully and correctly
- Check artwork and samples for brand integrity, IP compliance, and creative excellence
- Sign off products from artwork to pre-mass samples, ensuring they’re production-ready and on brand
Skills and experience required:
- 5 years’ Product Development experience within consumer products, ideally within gifting or similar sector
- Experience working with overseas suppliers
- Strong knowledge of production critical paths, including creation and project management
- Thrives in a fast paced environment, with proven ability to manage critical paths for a high number of SKUs in one season
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel; familiarity with Teams, Monday.com, or Salesforce platforms is beneficial
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to build strong relationships across departments and with suppliers
- Highly organised with exceptional attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
- A proactive and solution-focused mindset with a passion for great product
Diversity & Inclusion:
ILMJ values diversity, equality, and inclusion and encourages applicants from all backgrounds and identities.
