• Manage wearer trial projects collating all feedback and implementing changes where needed
• Managing samples that come into the business from proto through to PPS
• Arrange fit meetings for all proto’s/SMS/PPS; and manage model bookings & costs in line with budget
• Preparing for the fit sessions with the garment technologists, helping to measure samples as well as issue basic construction comments
• Attend fit sessions and add fit comments to PLM system where necessary, updating tech packs in a timely manner after fit sessions
• Attend seasonal Product Handover Evaluation meeting to take notes for the team
• Ensure production are up to date with any delays in the sealing process
• Assist the Garment Technologists with garment testing standards for all product categories & communicate to suppliers ensuring all testing costs are incorporated into product costs.
• Define wash care instructions & advise suppliers and customers via Desl.
• Updating the PLM system with key garment specifics, ensuring accuracy at all times
• Ensure key milestones and deadlines are met in line with the seasonal and company critical path
• Work with PD on sourcing documents for new seasonal developments
• Ensure all relevant documents are in place and annotated for sign off meetings
• Creating styles on the PLM system
• Maintaining all correct information on the Product Range Plan
• Maintaining product folders – filing lab dips, strike offs, handlooms, bulk fabrics, trims
• Monitoring sample stages and communicating with the factory to ensure that samples arrive on time and do not arrive late
• Monitoring all suppliers Okeo Tex certificates ensuring these are kept up to date and requesting new ones be applied for once out of date
• Updating any customer service spreadsheets that require information on garments eg Wash care, fibre comp etc

• Wearer trial information is acted upon and fed back to the supplier
• Clear and organised sampling cupboard
• Adding fit comments to PLM system where necessary, updating tech packs in a timely manner after fit sessions
• Clear and accurate notes for the team and updating Crib Notes for agents and distributors
• Testing spreadsheets are always up to date and accurate

• PLM system is always up to date and accurate
• All product info held in the PLM system is accurate and ready for key milestones in the critical path
• Regular contact with the supply base to ensure all submissions are running to agreed timelines

• Accurate documents detailing margin etc are ready for sign off meetings
• Styles are created accurately with all relevant information
• Range plan is utilised across the business so information must be 100% accurate at all times
• Perfect organisation of product folders
• Critical path management
• Documents held on the system to be up to date
• Accurate information passed to other teams

• Highly organised with the ability to prioritise workload within the brand calendar timelines
• A confident communicator
• A team player with a positive and proactive approach

Head of Product

Key relationships:

• Design & PD & Technical Team
• Merchandising and Production Team
• Manufacturers, fabric mills and suppliers

Based in London

• Product Developer or Garment Technologist