Product Developer
Description For Product Developer
Finisterre, a B Corp certified leader in sustainable outdoor apparel, is seeking a Product Developer for a 3-4 month fixed-term contract starting December 2024 or early January 2025. Based at their cliff-top headquarters in St. Agnes, Cornwall, this role offers a unique opportunity to work with a purpose-led brand committed to creating exceptional products responsibly.
The Product Developer will join the Product Development team, managing the development process from 2D CAD design handover to 3D sample creation across menswear, womenswear, and accessories. Key responsibilities include:
- Working on select categories from design handover to 2nd proto/SMS stage
- Building prototype tech packs and managing the sampling process
- Collaborating with Fabric, Design, Buying & Sourcing, and Technical teams
- Communicating with suppliers and attending sample fit sessions
- Creating and amending BOMs with high accuracy
- Supporting fabric development and ensuring compliance standards
The ideal candidate will have:
- Formal training or industry experience in product design/development
- Understanding of garment construction, fabrics, and quality
- Experience with PLM systems and proficiency in Microsoft Office and Adobe Illustrator
- Strong communication and organizational skills
- Passion for sustainability and alignment with Finisterre's brand values
This role offers a competitive salary, discretionary bonus scheme, pension, generous holiday allowance, product discounts, and various wellbeing programs. Finisterre is committed to building diverse and inclusive teams, celebrating differences and encouraging everyone to be themselves at work.
Join Finisterre for an exciting opportunity to contribute to a fast-growing, environmentally conscious brand while enjoying the natural beauty of the Cornish coast.
Responsibilities For Product Developer
- Manage product development from design handover to 2nd proto/SMS stage
- Build prototype tech packs and manage sampling process
- Collaborate with Fabric, Design, Buying & Sourcing, and Technical teams
- Communicate with suppliers via phone, email, and video calls
- Attend sample fit sessions and provide feedback
- Create and amend BOMs with high accuracy
- Support fabric development and ensure compliance standards are met
- Contribute to category presentations at proto reviews
- Assist with general admin and running of the PD team and workspace
Requirements For Product Developer
- Formal training and/or industry experience in product design/development
- Understanding of garment construction, fabric knowledge, bill of materials, pattern cutting, fit, quality
- Experience using PLM systems (e.g., Backbone or Centric)
- Excellent Microsoft Office skills, especially Excel
- Competence in Adobe Illustrator for tech pack comments
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
- Positive, can-do attitude and willingness to learn
- Passion for sustainability and alignment with Finisterre brand values
Benefits For Product Developer
- Competitive salary
- Discretionary bonus scheme based on company performance
- Pension scheme with Nest
- 25 days holiday per year, plus up to 8 UK bank holidays
- Additional holidays for length of service
- Birthday day off
- 60% product discount for personal and gift use
- 30% Friends and Family product discount
- Life assurance with access to employee assistance program
- Access to wellbeing programs (counselling, headspace membership, eye tests, yoga)
- Cycle to work scheme
- Regular company social events
- Paid volunteering opportunities
- Various discounts from B Corp community
- Individual training and development plans
