The Product Developer contributes to the development of our exclusive and licence branded product. Working alongside the head of exclusive brand, development team and designers. Ensuring that product quality is maintained and compliance legislation is adhered to. Become the main contact on sustainability, managing this with the team, across the clothing category. Job Title - Clothing Product Developer & Sustainability Lead Internal Only Location - JD Group, Hollins Brook Way, Pilsworth, Bury, BL9 8RR. Working Hours - Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 5:00pm. What You'll Be Doing: Working across a number of outdoor brands in both clothing and soft accessories Contribute to the development process ensuring product is sampled in line with the outdoor product strategy. Ensure product sustainability is at the heart of the exclusive brands and the ethos behind all our actions, leading the clothing process Working with the team to ensure all relevant information on sustainability is collated and communicated correctly. Main contact point in managing the implementation of ATMA, working with external suppliers to gain further insight and experience. Working with OIA on industry sustainability standards, that can be utilised within exclusive brands. Responsible for the sample fit, inspection, measurement, and comments (proto samples through to production). Manage fit meetings, ensuring that technical packs / fit comments are sent to suppliers & factories without any delay. Manage and approve fabric testing & care label development with the suppliers. Ensure approval of lab-dips and strike offs in a timely manner, referring issues to the design and Buying team. Ensure product compliance is in line with all relevant legislation Ensure that factories follow company supplier guidelines. Maintaining BOM/style details and costing on PLM Adhering to the critical path and ensuring suppliers are on time in the development and production process Attending and set up of product launches and presenting to retail staff Store visits to ensure bulk is consistent and gain an understanding of the competitor set Work with the QC team/Warehouse to review and feedback any issues. Work with other Outdoor departments to increase product impact, ensuring that it is positive across the business. Spend time outdoors with end users, to gain insights for future development. The Company: At GO Outdoors our purpose is strong and clear; “to inspire and equip everyone for life outdoors”. That’s because we passionately believe in the positive benefits of the outdoors, whether that be the daily dog walk or hiking Ben Nevis, horse riding or cold water therapy, we provide the best equipment for all outdoor activities, always at the best price guaranteed Our values aren’t just posters on the wall, we live them every day; ‘One Team ‘we are stronger together’, ‘Responsibility ‘we take ownership’, ‘Passion ‘we believe in what we do’ and ‘Integrity ‘we do the right thing’. Clear values which help us to fulfil our mission to be ‘the nations favourite outdoor retailer’. If you share our passion and want to make a difference join our team to be a part of something ‘unbeatable’ We know our employees work tirelessly to make JD Group the success it is today and in turn, we offer them some amazing benefits: Incremental Holiday Allowance Staff Discount on qualifying purchases across Group retail stores and online Exclusive Colleague Bike Discount scheme Discounted Gym membership Personal development opportunities to learn and develop at work Access to Apprenticeships and accredited qualifications Interested? If you interested in this position, then press the Apply Now button. Due to the high volumes of applications our opportunities attract, it takes time to review them all. If you don't hear back within two weeks of you applying, please consider your application to have been unsuccessful on this occasion Applications that meet the skills criteria will be contacted for a 1st stage meeting with the talent team. Shortlisted candidates will then be invited to interview with the hiring manager. Thank you again for your time.