• • • • • • • • Product Development Assistant - Mens Triple Wimbledon champion Fred Perry founded his brand in 1952. He was the son of a cotton spinner, who played and fought his way through, always with style – and despite the establishment. Today, Fred Perry is a global community of over 370 employees, all inspired by the Laurel Wreath and what it represents PURPOSE: To work collaboratively with and support a dynamic cross business team covering all aspects of Product Development from Design concept through to global launch This is an exciting opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment with cross functional in-house team. The position therefore requires a team player with a hands-on approach; someone who is able to manage their time well in order to adhere to the Business Critical Path KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: • Support the Product Team to develop styles as outlined by the Business Plan • Maintain and update product critical path from proto sample through to salesman samples/Red Seal, ensuring key timelines are adhered to • Working within the Product Team to compile and maintain packages (Product specification Packs) throughout the development process • Manage the inhouse system (AS400/BOS), issuing and maintaining style numbers, colour codes, product descriptions and analysis codes • To assist in the development and sourcing of seasonal fabrics, yarns and trims • Communicate effectively with the Design, Quality, Planning and Marketing teams • Manage and organise samples to and from suppliers • Carry out comparative shopping analysis in store and on-line to support Product R&D and Price Sign Off • Ensure imagery and product information is correct for the quarterly sales brochure • Travel to UK Trade Shows, Fabric Fairs and Suppliers when required • Setting up and supporting quarterly Global Sales Exhibitions • Develop seasonal SMU’s when required THE PERSON: • Graduate with a relevant degree and/or up to 1 years experience in a similar role • Comfortable multi-tasking and managing a varied workload across multiple quarters • Enthusiastic and passionate about product with a willingness to learn • An integral part of the team who is able to work collaboratively with Design and Quality throughout the end to end process TECHNICAL SKILLS: • Familiar with Adobe Creative Suite & Microsoft systems • Knowledgeable on fabrics, yarns and materials HOURS: We actively encourage our teams to have a good work/life balance and so we are pleased to offer flexible working shifts at Fred Perry HQ. Our core shift hours are from 10am – 4.30pm and so employees can choose to start and finish early, or start and finish late. (i.e. work 8:00am-4:30pm, or 10:00am-6:30pm etc). We also have 30-minute early finish on Fridays. As we continue to work in a more flexible way, the Head Office acts a brand hub, where we can all connect and collaborate with one another. This role is a mix of office based (London) and remote working. We will expect the employee to come into the office regularly for face-to-face meetings and to work alongside their team on collaborative projects. BENEFITS: We are proud to offer a wide range of benefits to all our staff, and continue to reassess what our community needs from us to thrive. We don’t want to be a good company to work for, we want to be a great one. Here are some things we currently offer: • Annual performance-related bonus • Competitive salary • Generous staff discount and regular sample sales • Generous pension scheme with 8.5% company contribution • Option to buy an extra 5 days holiday annually • Enhanced maternity and paternity packages • Life insurance • Private healthcare • Cycle to work scheme • Early finish Fridays • Season ticket loan • Additional benefits with long service • 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays • Annual Birthday vouchers • EAP • Social Events We actively welcome applications from people of all different backgrounds. Your CV will be submitted to hiring managers with all personal details hidden to ensure anonymity.