Please Note: The application deadline for this job has now passed.
About the role
We have an exciting opportunity for an individual to join our Liverpool FC as a Product Developer. You be will responsible for the development of specific seasonal ranges of clothing, in line with critical path deadlines.
What will you be doing?
- To create products with the required features, costs and lead times for your specific ranges.
- To produce an accurate, detailed technical specification for each product.
- To approve appropriate, commercial branding and trim packages for each range, whilst continually researching and developing new ideas.
- To maintain the fabric library.
- To assess prototype and pre-production samples with the team against each specification and advise any amendments/improvements to the relevant manufacturer.
- To approve lab dips, strike-offs, knit-downs, panels etc and to clearly feedback any outcome to the relevant supplier.
- Chasing of samples from suppliers to ensure they are received in line with critical path deadlines.
- To obtain cost prices from suppliers and to negotiate these, alongside the Senior Manager, Product Development & Sourcing.
- To ensure all records, photography logs, progress trackers and departmental records are accurately updated and maintained, so that progress against critical path can be tracked and monitored and all actions can be recorded.
- To provide accurate information on all products to the Product Team as required.
- To ensure the Mock Shop is well presented and that products are updated to meet the current range and showcase the highest standards of products.
Who are we looking for?
To be successful in this role, you will have experience of clothing product development within a global sports or lifestyle brand. With addition to working with clothing manufacturers based across Asia and Europe. You will have outstanding interpersonal skills and the ability to build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
The right candidate will be able to work in a fast-paced environment whilst working on multiple priorities with strong organisational skills and the ability to work to manage your time effectively. You will have excellent verbal and written communication skills with strong administrative skills and highly proficient in Microsoft packages. You will be able to present accurate information in a clear manner and have strong negotiation and persuasion skills.
Why should you apply?
This is a full-time permanent role working 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday. Your main base will be our Distribution Centre in Whiston.
To reward your hard work and commitment we offer a competitive salary, 25 days holiday (plus 8 bank holidays and the option to purchase up to an additional 5 days) and a contributory pension scheme.
You will have access to our benefits kit bag where you can get high street discounts, and a selection of benefit schemes you can join. There are opportunities to get involved with volunteering through our LFC Foundation to give back to the local community.
At Liverpool Football Club, we have an unwavering commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion and are always looking to making a positive difference in the communities that we operate within. We are proud of our achievements in this area; maintaining the Premier League Equality Standard Advanced Level, becoming a founding signatory of the Football Association’s Football Leadership Diversity Code and being recognised as a leader in this important area on and off the pitch. We take our responsibilities in this area seriously and through the work being done across the club, we are committed to increasing the diversity of our people and becoming an increasingly inclusive workplace for all. We are committed to hiring great people representative of diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and skills across our entire business. If you share our enthusiasm and passion for inclusivity, then we want to hear from you.
Liverpool FC is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all Colleagues and Volunteers to share this commitment.
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