We’re Pentland Brands: a global family business behind some of the world’s most iconic active and lifestyle brands. We bring integrity, energy and ambition to our work, setting high standards and striving to deliver great outcomes without ego.

With over 1,500 team members worldwide, we’re proud of our diverse, inclusive culture where everyone is encouraged to speak up, challenge thinking, create breakthroughs and collaborate openly. Our people are what set us apart, and we’re committed to creating an environment where everyone can thrive.

Reports to: Senior Product Developer (Endura)

Location: London, Farringdon

Hours: 36.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday (4.30pm finish on a Friday)

The Product Developer (Endura) Mission:

As a member of our Product Development team you will be responsible for the development of compelling active and lifestyle products that will delight our consumers. You will be working collaboratively with the Design, Sample Room and Merchandising teams to deliver against the end-to-end product development process timeline. You will be responsible for the development of all apparel using advanced product engineering techniques with the consumer, quality and cost front of mind. 

How you'll drive success:

• Creating and maintaining comprehensive tech packs and BOMs to clearly communicate design aesthetics, fit, and construction requirements across the supply chain

• Driving a collaborative approach to product development by partnering with in-house sampling teams and Design to refine concepts prior to vendor engagement.

• Management of associated data files, product taxonomy and CR data

• Confidently leading fit sessions, providing technical feedback and proposing solutions to ensure product brief and creative intent are achieved.

• Providing clarity on cost and proposed changes in design reviews, then instructing vendors on necessary amendments to ensure complete alignment

• Analysing cost of product through feasibility assessments, predictive pre-costing exercises and the thorough examination of prototype cost break down.

• Propose cost-saving solutions to Design teams to meet and exceed seasonal margin targets, balancing creativity, functionality, and profitability.

• Delivering projects on time by meeting key stage gates and departmental deadlines within the seasonal calendar, whilst driving accountability elsewhere.

• Align with key stakeholders throughout the concept-to-consumer process to identify and support process improvement opportunities.

• Work closely with Asia team counterparts to streamline development processes and empower ‘close to source’ decision-making where appropriate

• Building strong relationships with counterparts in Asia and our vendors, understanding their capabilities, negotiating costs and preserving design intent.

• Collaborating with the QA team to implement a quality feedback loop, ensuring products are fit for purpose through ongoing risk assessments, consistency checks, and functionality reviews.

• Collaborating cross-functionally with the Design and Global Materials teams to develop and implement new trims for New Product Development (NPD) styles

• Ensure consumer needs are central to all development and engineering decisions.

What you'll need to thrive:

• Proficient in Adobe Illustrator, Microsoft Excel, Outlook

• Strong working knowledge of PLM systems (is an advantage).

• Excellent communication, negotiation, and cross-functional collaboration skills.

• High level of attention to detail and technical expertise in garment and fabric construction, particularly performance apparel

• The ability to balance creativity and cost, with excellent financial acumen and analytical skills

Alongside a competitive salary and discretionary bonus, we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing, flexibility, and life outside work. This includes generous holiday allowance with the option to buy more, hybrid and flexible working, enhanced family leave, pension and financial protection, wellbeing support, travel schemes, and generous discounts across Pentland Brands and selected retail partners. You can find full details of our benefits and perks on our UK Benefits page.

The Interview Process

We want our interview process to feel clear, straightforward, and supportive. If your experience and expectations look like a strong match for the role, here’s what you can expect next:

1. Talent Team Intro Call - A 30-minute video call with our Talent Team to get to know each other, talk through the role and your experience, and answer any questions you have.

2. Experience Interview - A more in-depth interview (usually online) with the hiring manager to explore your skills, experience and approach, and how these align with the role, our principles, and our ways of working.

3. Final Interview - A final in-person interview at our office, focused on deeper discussion and practical application, giving you the chance to meet more of the team and see Pentland Brands in action.