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Assistant Footwear Product Developer

London Office

1-Year FTC (Maternity Cover)

£30,000–£35,000

Ready to take the next step in your footwear journey?

A group company behind some of the most iconic global brands in the world, is on the hunt for an Assistant Footwear Product Developer to join their fast-paced, creative team in London. This is your chance to make your mark in the industry while covering maternity leave in a role that’s full of action, ownership, and sneakers (lots of them).

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Partner with the talented Design Team to bring seasonal collections and collaborations to life.
• Keep critical paths on track from proto to pre-prod.
• Maintain pristine spec sheets (you love clean data as much as clean lines).
• Be the go-to guru for samples, trims, and colour developments.
• Own communication with global suppliers and factories — you’re the link between vision and reality.
• Help engineer products that balance style, quality, and margin .
• Keep all stakeholders looped in with smooth updates and solutions.

What We’re Looking For:

• 2–3 years of solid product development experience in a reputable brand or company .
• A multitasking wizard with ninja-like Excel skills and a sharp eye for detail.
• A team player with outstanding communication and follow-up finesse.
• Someone who thrives in a fast-paced, no-two-days-the-same environment .
• Proactive, solution-oriented, and self-motivated — you own your role like a boss.
• Able to travel to suppliers when needed (bonus points if you love a factory visit!).

Ready to lace up and get started?

If you're organised, creative, and obsessed with product detail, this role is made for you. Apply now and create the next generation of footwear.

Who we are…   

At Odysea, we believe that slow food is the necessary antidote to the restlessness of modern life. It brings us together, feeds conversation, creates new traditions, new rituals, and new stories. For us, life revolves around the kitchen table in Greece, and we want everything we create to reflect that. It’s simple: we only sell food that we would happily share with our own family.  

For more than 30 years Odysea has worked with specialist suppliers to bring the finest Greek and Mediterranean products to the UK. Every product we supply has a story or something special about it: when a producer serenades their goats with classical music or painstakingly transports their beehives by boat, you can really taste their passion and dedication in the end product – and that’s the real secret ingredient.  

We are an entrepreneurial and dedicated team who values our family culture, and who takes personal accountability for our customers’ and suppliers’ satisfaction. Our teams operate in a rapidly growing, fast-paced, highly pressurised environment, where individuals are expected to deliver against tight deadlines. We want people who are passionate, energetic, innovative and flexible to operate in our dynamic environment.  

What we’re looking for…

We’re looking for a Product Developer to join our growing team.  This individual will have a passion for food, our products and our ethos. They will need to have project management experience and be a highly motivated team player and communicator.  They will be uncompromising on quality and will thrive in a busy, fast-paced environment with a good ability to prioritise deadlines and build effective relationships.

The role…

The Product Developer will have some experience in a product development role within an FMCG, with experience of developing and building relationships, and managing projects working closely with both internal and external stakeholders. They will need to have good attention to detail and excellent written and verbal communication skills, and be a passionate ‘foodie’.

Because of the fast-paced, dynamic environment, we use our people’s time to execute key activities add value, and we do not micromanage. We need someone who is comfortable with giving and receiving feedback so that they can address any issues immediately and be able to keep a calm head to solve problems effectively.

Based in Leyton, London (UK) and working from the office, this role will report into the Lead Product Developer 

Your day to day responsibilities…

Product Development

·   Identifying NPD and/or EPD product and/or packaging needs where applicable and manage the relevant processes.

·   Liaising with key customer contacts to understand and define customer needs, product and packaging opportunities, including scoping new NPD and EPD briefs.

·   Working with clients and suppliers to identify products and packaging solutions that can fill any gaps or create opportunities for product development. 

·   Together with the LPD, working on customer briefs – converting non-technical requirements into an NPD or EPD brief.

·   Together with the LPD, producing detailed supplier briefs. 

·   NPD sample management guidance to JPD

·   Together with the LPD, liaising with the MD regarding decisions about which suppliers to engage with for a particular brief. 

·   Together with the LPD, setting the product quality with clients, internally and with suppliers.

·   Together with JPD, sending development samples to customer, collecting and interpreting feedback regarding required improvements and amendments.

·   New product benchmarking against products on the market.

·   New packaging or existing packaging improvement management.

·   Together with the JPD, ensuring post launch project reviews take place for each project to generate actionable insights. 

Project Management

·   Liaising with retailers and suppliers on briefs.

·   Creation of critical paths and deadlines – by liaising with the LPD, all internal departments, clients and suppliers to build realistic timelines.

·   Liaising with suppliers and clients on briefs, submission forms, sampling and tender information. 

·   Keeping track of submissions and filing information accordingly.

·   Updating all parties involved regarding changes in critical path.

·   Label approval and artwork sign off process.

·   Together with JPD, cutter guides and artwork management 

·   Together with JPD, chasing artwork sign off, FTP and arthouses where necessary. 

·   Together with JPD, ensuring submission of first print labels for review.

·   Together with JPD, ensuring submission of first production samples for approval.

·   Liaising with LPD, suppliers and logistics regarding lead times for packaging, labels, product, transport.

·   Liaising with the LPD and technical regarding product specs, quality contracts, sampling and benchmarking and overall critical paths.

·   Liaising with the LPD and category team regarding submission forms and new line forms as needed.

·   Updating clients on progress accordingly. 

·   Client meetings – ensuring JPD is sending out updates to suppliers and internally. 

·   Keeping up to date with deadlines and emails that need responding.

·   Internal project updates on active projects – together with the LPD, running weekly internal NPD and Category catch ups 

·   Together with the LPD, keeping the master critical path up to date with all active projects.

Customer and Supplier NPD Management 

·   Keeping up to date with retailer and client policies, guidelines, and procedures, as related to Product Development. 

·   Attending Food Conferences and Food Exhibitions to scope out NPD, EPD and build supplier relationships. 

·   Attend client training programmes as related to product development.

·   Updating suppliers accordingly regarding any changes as related to product development.

·   Supplier visits with clients, as related to product development. 

Liaising with other Odysea Departments

·   Working with the NPD and category teams to identify consumer insights, market trends, areas of innovation, and new business opportunities for both Private Label and the Odysea brands.

·   Working with the logistics team on any potential NPD, EPD or launch issues concerning transport, storage, and supply chain management for both Private Label and the Odysea brands.

·   Together with the LPD, updating NDP/EPD project plans in centralised place to create stakeholder alignment and maintain project momentum, for both Private Label and the Odysea brands. 

Requirements

Experience 

Minimum 2 years’ experience in a similar role (either development or project management or both)

Ideal Background Knowledge

·   Food knowledge and expertise – a ‘foodie’, someone who knows what good quality looks, tastes, and smells like. 

·   Organoleptic training 

·   Mediterranean product knowledge – olives, olive oil, feta cheese, yoghurt and honey. 

·   Project management principles – resourceful, problem solver, upfront thinking, and risk management. 

·   Familiarity with UK-Retailer policies and guidelines.

·   Good to have but not essential: Packaging, Nutrition, Shelf Life, Allergen management, Food Safety, Quality Management, Statistical Sampling, Food Legislation, EU and UK legislation familiarity. Experience with Ethical Trading Principles, Sustainability, Health & Safety at Work, Sedex.

Skills

·   Advanced Project Management Skills

·   Attention to Detail

·   Strong Communication skills

·   Quality Focused

·   Cross-functional Collaboration

Personal Characteristics

·   Controlled & Professional – calm under pressure.

·   Well organised, structured, and disciplined with ability to self-direct and work unsupervised.

·   Innovative and creative

Benefits

What’s on offer…

• Competitive basic salary
• Pension
• BUPA Healthcare
• Employee Discounts on products
• Training and development 
• Cycle to work scheme
• Travel card loan 

Product Developer - Footwear

Location: London, United Kingdom

Reports to: Accessories Director

About the Brand

Victoria Beckham Ltd is synonymous with exceptional craftsmanship and is built on a foundation of quality and a commitment to creating timeless pieces that blend traditional artistry with a modern sensibility. We are seeking a dedicated and visionary Product Developer to join our dynamic team and steer the creation of our future iconic collections.

The Role

The Product Developer is the critical link between our design vision and the final, exquisitely crafted product. You will be responsible for managing the entire footwear development lifecycle, from the initial sketch to the final production-ready sample. This role demands a deep understanding of luxury footwear construction, a meticulous eye for detail, and the ability to collaborate seamlessly with our design team and European manufacturing partners. You will be instrumental in ensuring every product embodies our brand's unwavering commitment to quality, positioning and elegance.

Key Responsibilities

• End-to-End Product Development: Manage the seasonal product development calendar, overseeing the entire process from design handover to salesman sample confirmation. Ensure all critical path milestones are met on time and within budget.
• Technical Specification & Prototyping: Collaborate with the Design team to translate sketches into detailed technical specifications (tech packs). This includes details on construction, lasts, structures, reinforcements, hardware, and finishing techniques (e.g., edge painting, stitching). Manage the entire prototyping and sampling process, providing precise feedback to factories to ensure perfect execution.
• Material & Component Sourcing: Lead the research, sourcing, and development of premium leathers, textiles, and hardware developments. Identify new materials and innovations, and cultivate a strong network of world-class suppliers and tanneries.
• Factory & Supplier Management: Serve as the primary technical liaison with our network of artisanal factories (primarily in Italy and Spain). Build and maintain strong, collaborative relationships, manage factory allocation, and ensure clear communication throughout the development process.
• Costing and Negotiation: Partner with suppliers to engineer products that meet target costs and to achieve target costs and margin goals. Proactively lead cost negotiations, finding solutions to reduce cost whilst maintaining standards of design integrity and quality.
• Quality Assurance: Define and enforce the brand's rigorous quality standards. Oversee all sample reviews, implementing strict quality control checks to ensure every detail—from stitching and alignment to hardware functionality and material consistency—is according to what hs been confirmed. Prepare the technical review document with all details and approvals for production, including testing and quality KPI. Approve 1st production samples and liaise with merchandising to create VM and leaflets information.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Act as the central point of contact between Design, Merchandising, Production, and Sales teams to ensure a cohesive workflow and a commercially successful product line. Present sample collections and articulate technical details to internal stakeholders.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 of product development experience specifically within the luxury footwear industry.
• Technical knowledge of high-end footwear construction, including last development, pattern-making, grading, cutting lays, and finishing techniques for both men's and women's shoes.
• A proven track record of working directly with high-end factories in Italy, Spain, or Portugal.
• An established network of contacts with luxury material suppliers, tanneries, and component manufacturers.
• Exceptional project management and organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously against tight deadlines.
• Strong negotiation skills and commercial acumen.
• Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, Google Docs, Microsoft Excel is essential.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Must be willing and able to travel internationally to visit factories and suppliers.

• Preferred Attributes
• Fluency in Italian is highly advantageous
• Experience with Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) software.
• A genuine passion for footwear, craftsmanship, and the evolving luxury market.
• A proactive, problem-solving mindset and a collaborative spirit.

Technical Product Developer

We are seeking a meticulous and creative Technical Product Developer to join our client. This pivotal role bridges design and craftsmanship, ensuring every piece is developed with precision, purpose, and an unwavering commitment to quality and sustainability.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead seasonal product development, guiding each style from concept through to pre-production.
• Partner closely with design, pattern cutters, and machinists to achieve exceptional fit, finish, and technical integrity.
• Maintain BOMs, Tech Packs, and PLM data, ensuring clarity and accuracy at every stage.
• Oversee stitch trials, mock-ups, and fittings, offering thoughtful technical solutions and refinements.
• Support pricing and cost optimisation, balancing creativity with craftsmanship.
• Liaise with ateliers and suppliers to uphold the highest standards of execution and detail.
• Champion sustainable practices and the art of true craftsmanship in every garment.

About You

• Experienced in luxury or couture product development, with deep technical expertise.
• Exceptional understanding of garment construction, pattern cutting, and finishing.
• Organised, articulate, and solution-driven, with an eye for both artistry and precision.
• Passionate about timeless design, quality, and responsible creation.

If you are inspired by craftsmanship, innovation, and excellence, please get in touch.

Senior Product Developer

We are looking for a Full Stack developer to join a sustainable e-commerce business who have grown massively over the last few years having used natural sources in their products and following a seasonal pattern change to maximise their offering.

They have a subscription-based model which has been at capacity for a while, as a result they’ve migrated to a next.js site to help manage the backlog, growing demand and to improve performance of the site.

-They are now looking for a Product Developer who is able to work end to end.

-Tech stack is React.js on Next.js and hosted on AWS.

-ideally 4+ years’ worth of experience and able to work autonomously.

Salary, Location and benefits

-£85-100k plus Equity

-Based in Bethnal Green

-3x per week in the office

-Private Healthcare

-25 days holiday + bank holidays

-Regular team outings/social events

Technical Product Developer

We are seeking a meticulous and creative Technical Product Developer to join our client. This pivotal role bridges design and craftsmanship, ensuring every piece is developed with precision, purpose, and an unwavering commitment to quality and sustainability.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead seasonal product development, guiding each style from concept through to pre-production.
• Partner closely with design, pattern cutters, and machinists to achieve exceptional fit, finish, and technical integrity.
• Maintain BOMs, Tech Packs, and PLM data, ensuring clarity and accuracy at every stage.
• Oversee stitch trials, mock-ups, and fittings, offering thoughtful technical solutions and refinements.
• Support pricing and cost optimisation, balancing creativity with craftsmanship.
• Liaise with ateliers and suppliers to uphold the highest standards of execution and detail.
• Champion sustainable practices and the art of true craftsmanship in every garment.

About You

• Experienced in luxury or couture product development, with deep technical expertise.
• Exceptional understanding of garment construction, pattern cutting, and finishing.
• Organised, articulate, and solution-driven, with an eye for both artistry and precision.
• Passionate about timeless design, quality, and responsible creation.

If you are inspired by craftsmanship, innovation, and excellence, please get in touch.

Hunter Boots is seeking an Assistant Footwear Product Developer to support the Senior Footwear Product Developer and Design Team across seasonal collections, collaborations, and SMUs (special make-ups).

This is a fixed term 1 year maternity cover role.

This is a hands-on development role ideal for someone with experience in rubber or moulded footwear who understands the materials, constructions, and technical challenges unique to this category. The role involves managing samples, specifications, and supplier communication from prototype through to production.

Hunter Boots is part of a wider group that owns and operates a portfolio of global apparel and footwear brands. The group combines strong heritage with innovation and sustainability to deliver premium products across multiple categories — from technical footwear to lifestyle and fashion.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the development of seasonal collections, collaborations, and SMUs with a focus on rubber and waterproof footwear.
• Maintain and update the critical path from proto through Gold Seal and pre-production, ensuring key milestones are met.
• Create and maintain accurate product specifications, bills of materials, and tech packs for all styles.
• Liaise daily with factories and suppliers to monitor sampling, tooling, and material development — especially rubber compounding, mould details, and colour processes.
• Work closely with design and technical teams to engineer products that meet margin, comfort, and performance goals while preserving design integrity.
• Manage the sample library (London and Southend), trims, colour standards, and courier logistics.
• Support product testing to relevant standards, managing adjustments in partnership with suppliers.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Design, Marketing, Sales, Operations, and Customer Service) to ensure smooth product flow.
• Identify risks or bottlenecks early and propose solutions to keep development on track.
• Occasional travel to suppliers as required.

Skills and Qualifications

• Minimum 2–3 years’ experience in footwear product development, preferably within rubber boots, waterproof footwear, or outdoor categories.
• Strong understanding of footwear materials, mould processes, and technical drawings.
• Excellent organisational, time-management, and communication skills.
• Proficient in Excel, Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Detail-oriented, proactive, and adaptable in a fast-paced environment.
• A collaborative mindset with the confidence to work cross-functionally.

Excellent Salary.

I am partnering with a well-known brand who are globally recognised within the Apparel and Footwear world!

They are looking to appoint a new Assistant Product Developer into their Central London offices. You will work across all their footwear division, so this role requires someone to come from a solid footwear background and have the expertise to continue to grow the department.

This role is a Maternity 1yr FTC.

Assistant Product Developer- Footwear- The Role

• Reporting to the Senior Footwear Product Developer.
• Support the Design Team to develop styles across seasonal collections, collaboration, and special make-ups (“SMU”).
• Maintain and update product critical path from proto sample through to salesman samples/Gold Seal and Preproduction ensuring key timelines are adhered to.
• Creation and maintenance of all seasonal, SMU, and collaboration product specifications – ensuring these are up to date and correct prior to production commencement.
• Manage and organise footwear samples – maintain a clear sample system in the office and Southend Location.
• Managing all post/sampling / trims / colour development and deliveries from suppliers and maintaining an organised filing system for all teams to access.
• Day to day liaison with factories - communicate with the suppliers and factories and analysing processes and deliveries – summarising critical path movements and outstanding tasks to all teams on a weekly basis.
• Working with the design team to engineer products to meet margin targets considering construction and sourcing.
• Support the design team in developing products for testing to relevant standards, using technical knowledge, and negotiating any aesthetic changes to protect the design vision.
• Identify and communicate to cross-functional partners to mitigate any risks/challenges identified at all stages.
• Assist and support the team with day-to-day duties.
• Liaise with marketing/ sales/ customer service/ operation teams for product queries.
• Travel to suppliers’ locations as and when required.

Assistant Product Developer- Footwear - The Person

• A natural ability to multi-task with strict adherence to deadlines.
• Strong detail orientation with excellent time management and organizational skills.
• Proficient in Excel and ability to deal with multiple data – Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint.
• Outstanding communication and follow-up skills.
• Eagerness and ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, driven by teamwork and collaborative innovation.
• Self-starter and solution-oriented and able to manage own workload.

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