What are the responsibilities and job description for the Product Developer in Rainwear and Outerwear position at Portwest?
PORTWEST, a leading global manufacturer of safety wear, workwear and PPE is currently seeking applications for the role of Product Developer in Rainwear and Outerwear based in Salford, Manchester. Portwest is one of the fastest growing workwear companies in the world currently employing over 5,500 staff worldwide with customer service staff in over 130 countries. We design, manufacture and distribute market leading workwear, safety wear and PPE in fully owned production facilities. As the Product Developer in Rainwear and Outerwear you will manage in a specific range for global markets. You will be a product expert and provide technical support for the range, working closely with our global sales teams.
OVERVIEW OF DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Drive and delivery the growth strategy for the All Weather range through design, quality, commerciality, and sourcing.
- Manage fabrics, lab dips, strike offs, new product development, PP and production samples.
- Manage a range of products from cradle to grave. Answering sales query's, investigate and resolve QC issues.
- Develop new products accurately, efficiently and at competitive cost.
- Sourcing, developing and benchmarking new fabrics, materials, products and components for new developments.
- Carry out competitor research and make commercial decisions on your range in order to achieve growth targets.
- Present your products to a selection committee and the wider business for approval.
- Interact and work with cross-functional departments
- Travelling will be required from time-to-time to work face-to-face with other members of the product team and our supplier base
- Drive down the cost of product and ensure we offer maximum value to our customers
- Be the in house technical expert on your range
- Supervise the creation of full technical specifications for products
- Manage the delivery and approval of samples to final sealed tape stage, guiding junior members of the product team to assist in this
SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS
- Ideally 4 plus years' experience in a Product Management or Product Developer position
- Experience in rainwear or outerwear is essential
- Experience in taped seamwear is essential
- Relevant degree qualification in fashion
- The ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. With strong commercial acumen
- Proficient in Adobe Illustrator
- High attention to detail
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
WHAT YOU WILL RECEIVE
We offer a competitive remuneration package working within an experienced and driven team. You will be supported with training and excellent opportunities for further career progression.
WHAT TO DO NOW
Please apply today with an up-to-date CV outlining your skills for this position.
COMPANY AWARDS
- Great Place To Work 2023
- Best Medium Sized Workplaces 2022
- Deloitte Best Managed Companies 2016-2022
- Ibec Leading in Wellbeing Top 100 companies 2021
- Portwest CEO - Business Man Of The Year - InBusiness Ireland 2020
- Private Irish Business of the Year Export Industry Awards 2019
- Exporter of the Year 2018
- Portwest CEO - EY Entrepreneur of the Year 2017
Portwest do not support visa sponsorship for this role. Applicants must have a right to work and must fulfil any relevant visa / work permit requirements in the relevant jurisdiction.
Portwest are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to age, gender, race, religion, sexual orientation, civil status, veteran status, family status, civil status, disability status or membership of a minority group.
