BRIDAL AND COUTURE PRODUCT DEVELOPER

JR United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

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BRIDAL AND COUTURE PRODUCT DEVELOPER, london (battersea)

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london (battersea), United Kingdom

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Posted:

13.04.2025

Expiry Date:

28.05.2025

Job Description:

Vivienne Westwood Ltd is currently looking for a Product Developer to join our Couture & Bridal department. The successful candidate will report to the Senior Bridal Collection Manager and the Product Senior Manager and will join a tight-knit team based in the headquarters in Battersea, home of our renowned atelier.

This is a great opportunity for a proactive Product Developer to implement their skills and further grow their experience working closely on iconic Vivienne Westwood styles. The new team member will be responsible for the PD and coordination of raw materials for the Bridal Collections as well as ad hoc special projects.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Product and Collection Development of the Bridal MTO and Special Projects
• Compiling technical sheets and BOMs. Inserting product data in PLMflex and SAP.
• Fabrics, trims, hardware research, and working with suppliers on custom fabrics developments. Able to liaise with suppliers about quality, sustainable options and certifications, best prices, MOQ and delivery timeframes.
• Monitoring consumptions, ordering fabrics and components accordingly.
• Recording costings and creating costing sheets.
• Assisting during sampling and production fittings.
• Liaise with Head Pattern Cutter to ensure garments are fit for production and all relevant data is recorded ensuring complete detail and accuracy.
• Dealing with manufacturers during sampling phases.
• Inspections and cataloguing of fabrics and components upon arrival.
• Supporting with the design of the seasonal selling books, liaising with the Graphics Department as well as the creation of fabric books for each collection.
• Able to promptly address and solve any technical and quality issues arising during production or with any fabrics.
• Lease with our Milan office for the purchasing of fabrics, trims, and accessories. Logging all orders and fabric/trims details into SAP and Fabrics Master Chart.
• Manage shipping documents (through logistic dept), track deliveries and log relative data into Fabric Master Chart/SAP.
• Chasing PO’s creation from accounts and issue to suppliers and log relative data into Fabric Master Chart.
• Coordinating and chasing invoice payments for suppliers.
• Monitoring stock levels in house and sample rooms.
• Handle fabric swatches requests from the stores.
• Upkeep and labelling of the fabrics on studio shelves.
• Prepare seasonal fabric books and create and update seasonal developments chart.
• Order studio/production packaging supplies (garment bags, hangers, swing tags, tissue paper). Log in all data into the Packaging Master Chart/SAP.

PROFILE & KEY SKILLS

• Previous experience within a hi-end designer organization. Previous experience within the bridal and occasion wear sector is preferred but not essential.
• At least 5 years of product development background.
• Understanding of fabrics and manufacturing techniques.
• Understanding of pattern development.
• Flexible and proactive team-player attitude.
• Multitasking and able to maintain focus and calm under pressure.

(Please note this is not an exhaustive list of duties and you may be required to perform additional duties to fulfil the requirements of the role)

BENEFITS

• Training
• Health & Wellbeing support (includes Private Medical Health Insurance, EAP, Gym Discounts, Access to Financial Planning Service, etc.)
• Cycle to work scheme
• Generous annual leave allowance
• Pension Scheme
• Opportunity to develop new skills and progress in your career
• Opportunity to work for a company that cares and believes in its people and the environment

Applications may close before the deadline, so please apply early to avoid disappointment.

Vivienne Westwood is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, colour, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by local government laws.

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