Product Developer - Collaborations & Collections
Triple Wimbledon champion Fred Perry founded his brand in 1952. He was the son of a cotton spinner, who played and fought his way through, always with style – and despite the establishment. Today, Fred Perry is a global community of over 370 employees, all inspired by the Laurel Wreath and what it represents
PURPOSE:
To work collaboratively with and support a dynamic cross-business team covering all aspects of product development from design concept through to global launch across our collaborations and collections.
This is an exciting opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment with a cross-functional in-house team. The position therefore requires a team player with a hands-on approach; someone who is able to manage their time well in order to adhere to the business critical path.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Responsible for developing commercial, well-executed styles across multi-product categories, working collaboratively with both design and quality teams.
- Sourcing and developing quarterly ranges across global manufacturing bases
- Accurately build and maintain design packages, clearly communicating our requirements to the supply base.
- Working closely with the design/QA teams and our sourcing base, you will strive to bring new and exciting, responsibly sourced fabric/trim qualities, plus new branding applications, to our collections.
- Drive proto-fit meetings up to SMS delivery, further ensuring that the fit & design is in line with the product strategy.
- Day-to-day upkeep and construction of the Critical Path (line plan) and in-house style system is vital for all areas of the business.
- Strategically develop products with our supply base in order to meet the target margins outlined by the business.
- Carry out comparative shopping analysis in-store and online to support product R&D and price sign-off.
- Setting up and supporting quarterly global sales exhibitions
- Ensure imagery and product information are correct for the quarterly sales brochure.
THE PERSON:
- Graduate with a relevant degree and/or up to 3 years of experience in a similar role.
- Comfortable multitasking and managing a varied workload across multiple quarters
- Enthusiastic and passionate about product
- Self-driven and eager to progress
- A team player 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, reviewed every year
- 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
- 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays
- Annual Birthday vouchers
- Regular opportunities to attend gigs / 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
- Product and Design
- Locations
- London
- Remote status
- Hybrid Remote
Perks & Benefits
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Flexible working hours
Our Head Office team can decide what time they come in. You also have the option to work from home!
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25 days holiday
You have the option to carry over unused holiday
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Staff discount
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Healthcare & Life Insurance
All our Fred Perry team members can access our EAP for free
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Buy extra Holidays
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Cycle to work
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Generous pension scheme
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Plus more
OUR COMPANY
Our 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 Ltd
Today, 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.
Product Developer - Collaborations & Collections
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