This is a newly created opportunity with a leading sportswear brand, joining the Product team to lead product creation from concept through to production. The role will ensure each style delivers on performance, design intent, cost, sustainability and brand identity.

Working cross-functionally with Design, Product Management, Technical, Sourcing and manufacturing partners, you will drive the end-to-end development process across multiple seasons, keeping critical paths on track and ensuring product is delivered on time, to spec and within cost targets. You'll play a key role in bringing innovative, consumer-led product to life while continuously improving quality and efficiency.

Main responsibilities will include:

• Leading end-to-end product development across multiple seasons from concept and briefing through to final production sign-off
• Partnering closely with Design, Product Management, Technical and Sourcing to translate creative direction into commercially viable product solutions
• Managing critical paths and ensuring all development stages are delivered on time, to spec and within agreed cost targets
• Driving key decisions on materials, construction, trims and fit to meet performance, quality and sustainability standards
• Working with suppliers and factories to resolve technical challenges, ensure manufacturability and improve product efficiencies
• Leading sample management, fit sessions, wear testing feedback and overall product validation
• Managing development documentation, BOMs, prototypes, approvals and product data in line with internal processes
• Coaching and supporting junior developers to build capability and consistent ways of working

Person specification:

• Proven experience leading product development end-to-end across multiple seasons through to production
• Strong cross-functional collaboration skills with the ability to translate design intent into workable, commercial product
• Confident managing critical paths, timelines and cost targets in a fast-paced development environment
• Strong technical understanding of materials, construction, trims and fit, with a quality and sustainability mindset
• Experience within sportswear is a bonus