Job Description
Our client is one of the UK's fastest growing eyewear suppliers, with a portfolio that includes luxury British designer brands which complement their trend-led house collections.
They are currently looking for a Junior Product Buyer and Developer to be responsible for developing and launching products for their house brands and luxury licensed brands.
Key Responsibilities for the Buyer and Developer include:
* Liaising with suppliers and developing products and collections from briefs
* Identifying and interpreting trends to create products suitable for the optical market
* Stock control, negotiating and monitoring cost prices and delivery schedules
* Developing cases and POS materials
* Attending major eyewear exhibitions and conferences internationally on behalf of the company
Skills and Experience needed for the Buyer and Developer:
* Degree educated and a competent user of the Microsoft Office Suite
* Strong eye for design with a knowledge and understanding of luxury brands and quality
* Experience of introducing fresh and innovative ideas
* The ability to write succinctly
* Ideally fluent in Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign
In return the salary on offer is £28k to £32k with flexible start and finish times plus 1-day remote working per week. Other benefits include pension, your birthday off, health & wellness support, free annual eye test and optical & sunwear frame allowance.