Product Developer in Rainwear and Outerwear

at  Portwest

PORTWEST, a leading global manufacturer of safety wear, workwear and PPE is currently seeking applications for the role of Product Developer in Rainwear and Outerwear based in Salford, Manchester. Portwest is one of the fastest growing workwear companies in the world currently employing over 5,500 staff worldwide with customer service staff in over 130 countries. We design, manufacture and distribute market leading workwear, safety wear and PPE in fully owned production facilities. As the Product Developer in Rainwear and Outerwear you will manage in a specific range for global markets. You will be a product expert and provide technical support for the range, working closely with our global sales teams.

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Ideally 4 plus years’ experience in a Product Management or Product Developer position
• Experience in rainwear or outerwear is essential
• Experience in taped seamwear is essential
• Relevant degree qualification in fashion
• The ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. With strong commercial acumen
• Proficient in Adobe Illustrator
• High attention to detail
• Good communication and interpersonal skills

• Work to deadlines to ensure projects are completed on time.
• Carry out competitor research and make commercial decisions on your range
• Present your products to a selection committee and the wider business for approval.
• Interact and work with cross-functional departments
• Travelling will be required from time-to-time to work face-to-face with other members of the product team and our supplier base
• Drive down the cost of product and ensure we offer maximum value to our customers
• Be the in house technical expert on your range
• Supervise the creation of full technical specifications for products
• Manage the delivery and approval of samples to final sealed tape stage, guiding junior members of the product team to assist in this