JLR
Interim Product Developer (Branded Goods) - Maternity Cover
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REQ ID: 131973
JOB TITLE: Interim Product Developer (Branded Goods) - Maternity Cover
SALARY: £47,000 - £57,000
POSTING START DATE: 08/07/2026
POSTING END DATE: 21/07/2026
LOCATION: Gaydon
In this role, you're part of the driving force behind JLR’s success. Helping steer operational excellence across our corporate teams, from governance to talent – you’ll be at the epicentre of the business. Your contributions will transform our iconic brands and shape the future of modern luxury. Become part of a global business and create exceptional.
As a Product Developer in Collections, you’ll help shape lifestyle products that reflect the spirit of our House of Brands. You’ll support the creation of apparel, luggage and hard goods that bring Modern Luxury to life across global markets. It’s a role that lets you channel your curiosity, push boundaries and grow your craft in a place where individuality is celebrated.
What To Expect
You’ll be part of a team that blends creativity, technical expertise and global collaboration. You’ll work closely with designers, suppliers and partners to ensure every product meets our standards for quality, compliance and innovation. Here’s what to expect:
- Supporting apparel development by applying your technical garment knowledge to model fits, construction details and specification updates
- Coordinating product data across materials, dimensions and origins to enable seamless global trading
- Managing testing and compliance including certificates of conformity, safety documentation and manufacturing assessments
- Auditing supplier quality by cataloguing and maintaining gold seal samples and ensuring consistency across production
- Collaborating with marketing to support product needs for photography and film within the LMM process
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What You’ll Need
Along with your ambition to achieve the exceptional, there are several skills that you’ll need to help you succeed here, including:
- Garment technology expertise across construction, materials and production processes
- Product development experience in apparel and hard goods
- Commercial awareness and an understanding of the consumer retail sector
- Knowledge of global compliance and testing requirements
- Effective communication skills with the ability to motivate and support suppliers
At JLR, you’ll join a place where everyone belongs and differences are cherished. You’ll enjoy tailored benefits, a safe and soulful environment and opportunities to learn from the brightest minds. You’ll maximise your full potential while contributing to our shared future, doing things differently for our clients, our communities and our planet. It’s your chance to flourish, seize the opportunity and drive the difference.
Applicants must have the right to work in the UK at the time of application, as this role is not eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship.
Benefits
This role is rewarding in more ways than one. On top of our core offering, you’ll do extraordinary work with amazing people. In addition, you can expect a wide range of benefits:
- Discounted car purchase (open to family members, too)
- A 52 week maternity leave policy and a 4 week paternity leave policy. Other parental leave policies are available
- A competitive pension
- A JLR company performance-related bonus
- An employee learning scheme providing funding for; education, training and other activities which support the development of personal skills and promote lifelong learning
- Access to open, employee-led support and social networks
- Comprehensive Life Assurance and Income Protection policies
- Flexible working*
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Flexible working is offered for specific roles dependant on responsibilities. Please speak to the hiring team for details
Creating Modern Luxury requires a modern approach to work. At JLR, hybrid working is a voluntary, non-contractual arrangement providing employees more choice and flexibility around how, when and where they work. Some roles require more on-site work, but details of this can be discussed with the hiring manager during the interview stage.
We work hard to nurture a culture that is inclusive and welcoming to all. We understand candidates may require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process. Please discuss these with your recruiter so we can accommodate your needs.
Applicants from all backgrounds are welcome. If you’re unsure that you meet the full criteria of a role – but you're interested in where it could take you – we still encourage you to apply. We believe in people's ability to grow and develop within their role – it’s what makes living the exceptional with soul possible.
JLR is committed to equal opportunity for all.
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