Hybrid Product Developer

at Mulberry England

• Job title: Product Developer
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Mid level, Senior
• Salary: Not specified
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, London, United Kingdom

About the role

• Product Developer managing RTW collection from design concept to production. Collaborating with suppliers and internal teams for quality and timely execution.

Responsibilities

• To follow the RTW collection from design concept to production.
• Communicate changes and improvements to suppliers and problem solving any quality and technical issues which are required to sign off products.
• Offer support to the Head of Product Development and Sourcing in daily tasks, ordering materials and samples, managing the critical path and stock maintenance.
• Maintain the Critical Path following sampling and production deliveries.
• Work extremely closely with the Head of RTW Product Development & Sourcing for factory allocations. Negotiate and manage supplier relationships, ensuring competitive pricing, lead times, and MOQs.
• Collaborate with the Garment Tech to follow communication through development and production by sending technical packs to suppliers (highlighting faults/problems to the relevant parties (and Design where applicable);
• Create Excel seasonal collection trackers for the collection overview and work closely with all internal teams to stay within the range plan.
• Create the brand standards in all RTW product categories that is recorded in the brand’s handbook; ensure suppliers comply with Mulberry’s standards.
• Assist with onboarding all suppliers and manufacturers ensuring they are compliant with Mulberry’s standards and have the required certification.
• Ensure all product costings align with brand pricing architecture and margin targets. Working closely with the Head of RTW Product Development & Sourcing and merchandiser.
• Input all product and BOMS into the PLM system which allows all sampling and production PO’s to be raised.
• Assist the Head of RTW Product Development & Sourcing on budget tracking / building for both, development and production. Recording all current and future spends.
• Manage all ordering of production packaging, barcodes and care labels.

Requirements

• Excellent RTW product development experience.
• Excellent communication skills, written & verbal.
• Excellent organisational skills and the highest level of attention to detail.
• Comfortable building relationships at all levels.
• Strong negotiation skills.
• Experienced user of all Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong industry network across mills, manufacturers, and sourcing partners.
• Experienced in BOMs, tech packs, and fit approvals.
• Proficient in PLM systems, Excel and technical pack creation.

Benefits

• Embrace and demonstrate the Mulberry values and behaviours: honesty, dynamism, and a community-oriented spirit.
• Support Mulberry to deliver an inclusive culture, through behaving in a way that is open-minded and respectful towards others, and understanding that your views, opinions, and experiences may not always be shared by your colleagues.
• Act as an ambassador for Mulberry and communicate positively about the brand.
• As a certified B Corp, we are committed to using business as a force for good. You’ll be encouraged to incorporate environmentally and socially responsible practices into your work, supporting our Made to Last strategy across Climate, Circularity, and Community.
• Help foster a culture where diversity is celebrated and every individual feels valued, respected, and included. Champion equity, empathy, and understanding in all interactions - internally and externally.