Product Development Assistant – Mens

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Product Development Assistant – Mens

Company

Fred Perry

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• Support the Product Team to develop styles as outlined by the Business Plan
• Maintain and update product critical path from proto sample through to salesman samples/Red Seal, ensuring key timelines are adhered to
• Working within the Product Team to compile and maintain packages (Product specification Packs) throughout the development process
• Manage the inhouse system (AS400/BOS), issuing and maintaining style numbers, colour codes, product descriptions and analysis codes
• To assist in the development and sourcing of seasonal fabrics, yarns and trims
• Communicate effectively with the Design, Quality, Planning and Marketing teams
• Manage and organise samples to and from suppliers
• Carry out comparative shopping analysis in store and on-line to support Product R&D and Price Sign Off
• Ensure imagery and product information is correct for the quarterly sales brochure
• Travel to UK Trade Shows, Fabric Fairs and Suppliers when required
• Setting up and supporting quarterly Global Sales Exhibitions
• Develop seasonal SMU’s when required

THE PERSON:

• Graduate with a relevant degree and/or up to 1 years experience in a similar role
• Comfortable multi-tasking and managing a varied workload across multiple quarters
• Enthusiastic and passionate about product with a willingness to learn
• An integral part of the team who is able to work collaboratively with Design and Quality throughout the end to end process

TECHNICAL SKILLS:

• Familiar with Adobe Creative Suite & Microsoft systems
• Knowledgeable on fabrics, yarns and materials

HOURS:We actively encourage our teams to have a good work/life balance and so we are pleased to offer flexible working shifts at Fred Perry HQ. Our core shift hours are from 10am – 4.30pm and so employees can choose to start and finish early, or start and finish late. (i.e. work 8:00am-4:30pm, or 10:00am-6:30pm etc). We also have 30-minute early finish on Fridays.As we continue to work in a more flexible way, the Head Office acts a brand hub, where we can all connect and collaborate with one another. This role is a mix of office based (London) and remote working. We will expect the employee to come into the office regularly for face-to-face meetings and to work alongside their team on collaborative projects.BENEFITS:We are proud to offer a wide range of benefits to all our staff, and continue to reassess what our community needs from us to thrive. We don’t want to be a good company to work for, we want to be a great one. Here are some things we currently offer:

• Annual performance-related bonus
• Competitive salary
• Generous staff discount and regular sample sales
• Generous pension scheme with 8.5% company contribution
• Option to buy an extra 5 days holiday annually
• Enhanced maternity and paternity packages
• Life insurance
• Private healthcare
• Cycle to work scheme
• Early finish Fridays
• Season ticket loan
• Additional benefits with long service
• 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays
• Annual Birthday vouchers
• EAP
• Social Events

We actively welcome applications from people of all different backgrounds. Your CV will be submitted to hiring managers with all personal details hidden to ensure anonymity.Department Locations Remote status Hybrid Employment type Full-timePerks & BenefitsFlexible working hoursOur Head Office team can decide what time they come in. You also have the option to work from home!25 days holidayStaff discountHealthcare & Life InsuranceAll our Fred Perry team members can access our EAP for freeBuy extra HolidaysCycle to workGenerous pension schemePlus moreOUR COMPANYOur head office is in the heart of London. It’s where everything happens from Design, Product Development, Marketing, Customer Service and Operations. We have over 200 shops around the world, from Manchester to Brighton, Paris, New York, Seoul and Tokyo to name a few.We’re an ambitious brand, collaborating with some of the best designers and partners in the world. But we’re only as good as our employees, so we look to attract people who are passionate with diverse backgrounds and experience.Our commitment to Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion is paramount. We aim to Develop, Empower and Inspire our employees, reinforcing our mission, purpose and values of building an iconic brand. Our commitment to empowerment goes beyond inclusion; it’s about recognising and harnessing the full spectrum of talent within our organisation. We will prioritise creating an environment where every individual feels valued and respected, regardless of background or identity.About Fred Perry LtdToday, Fred Perry is a global community of over 400 employees, all inspired by the Laurel Wreath and what it represents.Fred Perry has never adjusted its course for anyone. This philosophy has led to long term collaborations with like-minded partners, from Comme des Garçons to Amy Winehouse and from Raf Simons to Charles Jeffrey LOVERBOY.Our way was given to us by Fred: Always with integrity. Always with personality.careersite–jobs–form-overlay#showFormOverlay”>Apply for this job jobs–overlay#closeOverlay”>Product and Design · London · HybridProduct Development Assistant – MensLoading application formCareer site

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Sun, 13 Apr 2025 04:21:38 GMT

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