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Head of Product Development
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We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Head of Product Development to take ownership of clothing development across a portfolio of creator brands.
Based in London with hybrid working, you’ll work directly with some of the world’s biggest creators, bringing their product vision to life and advising on collections, categories and commercial opportunities. You’ll oversee the full journey from concept and sampling through to bulk production and delivery.
Head of Product Development (Apparel) - The Role
- Own end-to-end apparel product development, from brief to bulk delivery.
- Work directly with creators, presenting samples and advising on product direction.
- Manage tech packs, specs, grading, fit sessions, fabrics, trims and sample approvals.
- Build and manage the critical path, ensuring launches remain on time and to standard.
- Source, develop and manage manufacturers and mills across key apparel categories.
- Negotiate costs, MOQs, lead times and commercial terms while managing target margins.
- Own product quality, compliance and final approval across sampling and bulk.
- Build strong relationships with creators, designers, brand managers and supply chain teams.
- Develop the supplier base and, over time, the processes and team needed to support multiple brands.
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Why This Role?
- Full ownership of clothing development across key creator brands.
- Direct access to creators with audiences of 22M+.
- The opportunity to shape products reaching highly engaged global audiences.
- Build the supplier network and development function from the ground up.
- Work across exciting categories including activewear and outerwear.
Head of Product Development (Apparel) - The Person
- 8+ years’ experience in clothing product development, including 3+ years at senior level.
- Strong knowledge of garment construction, fabrics, fit, grading, costing and critical path management.
- Established factory and mill network with experience building long-term supplier relationships.
- Commercially astute with strong negotiation skills and a sharp eye for quality and fit.
- Confident working directly with high-profile clients and providing clear product direction.
- Experience taking ranges from concept through to bulk production.
- Strong understanding of the activewear/athleisure market.
- Highly organised, hands-on and comfortable taking full ownership.
- Based in or within easy reach of London, with flexibility to travel to factories.
- Experience with DTC, creator, influencer, celebrity or athlete brands, launching brands from scratch, and sustainable materials would be advantageous.
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