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Reiss Assistant Product Developer, Womenswear in London, United Kingdom
What's the role about?
As part of our Production department, you'll be joining our Womenswear team as our Assistant Product Developer who is responsible for supporting creative and commercial strategies specifically in our Jersey department, while also focusing on all aspects of product design and development.
Who you are
You have previous experience within an office environment
Previous experience in Womenswear, specifically Jersey
Understanding of the critical path
Organised and able to prioritise work load
Experience within fabric, buying and merchandising
Attention to detail and strong communication skills
Self-motivated and team oriented
What you'll be doing
Working closely with design and buying teams to develop the collection ensuring cost and production are viable. Highlight any issues with design, buying and tech to ensure range is developed on time and to the optimum specification
Identify opportunities to improve the product and margin. Consider route, volume of business for both materials/ yarn and product manufacture
Assist in supplier management to ensure product is placed with the right factory and arrange supplier meetings, visits to further develop relationships and understanding
Assist in Critical Path management from concept into design sketch/swatch and final buying sample
Build knowledge of product costings through discussion with managers, suppliers and studying cost breakdowns
Assist in seasonal supplier analysis/SWOT and feedback to suppliers to ensure they are clear on our forward strategy
Maintain the product trackers with manager. Ensure samples/swatches are received in good time for meetings, in the right yarns/fabrications and colours. Highlight any issues/delays with manager and design/buying as required
Challenge pricing to ensure the cost we are getting is fair and consistent by having a clear understand of the costing breakdown. Build knowledge of costing through open discussion with suppliers and manager
What we'll do for you
Provide you with a competitive salary
Company pension
Generous employee discount
Company bonus scheme
Health & Wellbeing perks
Plus many more
If you want to start your story at Reiss as our Assistant Product Developer, don't miss out - apply now!
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We recognize the importance and power of diversity within our business and, as such, we ensure that our people processes are fair, transparent and promote equality of opportunity for all candidates.
It is our pledge that candidates will not be discriminated against on the grounds of gender, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, marital status, age, race, color, ethnic background, nationality, disability, sexual orientation, religion, religious or similar belief. Every individual will be treated with respect.
We know that some people won't apply for a role unless they feel they meet all of the requirements listed. We want you to know that finding people who will add to our inspirational culture and have a learning mindset is incredibly important to us. Even if you feel you don't tick all the boxes, we'd still like to hear from you.