Junior Product Developer (JD Own Brand)
Description For Junior Product Developer (JD Own Brand)
The JD Group, a leading omnichannel retailer of Sports Fashion, Street & Premium Fashion, Outdoors and Gyms, is seeking a Junior Product Developer for their JD Own Brand team. This entry-level role, based in Bury, UK, supports the Product Developer & Senior Product Developer in developing JD Own Brand products. The ideal candidate will have relevant qualifications and some experience, along with a passion for the product.
Key responsibilities include issuing packs/comments & supplier communications, setting up basic size charts, interpreting fit meeting notes, creating basic BOMs, managing test report approvals, and understanding test matrices. The role also involves critical path monitoring, sample management, and maintaining style details on relevant systems.
The successful candidate should have knowledge of Microsoft Office software, good organizational and communication skills, and a relevant degree or equivalent qualifications in Clothing Technology and Product development. Basic Illustrator knowledge and JD retail experience are advantageous.
JD Group offers a range of benefits, including incremental holiday allowance, staff discounts, a bike discount scheme, discounted gym membership, and personal development opportunities. This role provides an excellent opportunity to start a career in product development within a dynamic, global retail environment.
Responsibilities For Junior Product Developer (JD Own Brand)
- Issuing packs/comments & Supplier communications throughout process
- Setting up basic size charts, maintain and keep block library updated within the team
- Interpreting fit meeting notes
- Creating basic BOMs
- Completing Test report approvals/ITS online, chasing suppliers and managing approvals
- Understanding a test matrix, Train with PD on creation of a test matrix
- Create Care Label Templates
- Critical path monitoring
- Support Packing List & Invoice Queries
- Understanding sales analysis
- Take on areas of responsibility for specific ranges under the guidance of PD & SPD as appropriate
- Manage day to day incoming/outgoing samples where required in a timely manner ensuring correct documentation attached
- Maintaining style details/info on relevant systems
- Assist in the creation of tech packs and costings on the PLM system
- Approve lab-dips and strike offs referring issues to the design and buying team
- Take part in fit sessions and add fit comments to the PLM system
- Sample measuring and comments
- Maintaining the critical path on PLM system, chasing relevant info from suppliers and reporting issues
Requirements For Junior Product Developer (JD Own Brand)
- Knowledge of Microsoft office software is essential
- JD retail experience is highly desirable
- Basic Illustrator knowledge an advantage
- Good organisational and communication skills
- Relevant Degree or equivalent level qualifications/experience which incorporates Clothing Technology and Product development
Benefits For Junior Product Developer (JD Own Brand)
- Incremental Holiday Allowance
- Staff Discount on qualifying purchases across Group retail stores and online
- Exclusive Colleague Bike Discount scheme
- Discounted Gym membership
- Personal development opportunities to learn and develop at work
- Access to Apprenticeships and accredited qualifications
