Fashion product developer
A Fashion Product Developer plays a crucial role in the fashion industry by transforming design concepts into market-ready products. They collaborate with designers, manufacturers, and suppliers to ensure that garments meet quality standards and consumer expectations.
Typical Salary
£25,000 – £45,000
per year
Day-to-day tasks
Daily tasks typically involve:
- Collaborating with designers to develop product specifications
- Sourcing materials and liaising with suppliers
- Overseeing sample production and fitting sessions
- Conducting quality checks on finished products
- Managing timelines and budgets for product development
- Researching market trends and competitor products
- Ensuring compliance with industry regulations
Skills needed
Key skills for a Fashion Product Developer include:
- Creativity
- Attention to detail
- Project management
- Communication
- Problem-solving
- Technical knowledge of fabrics and production processes
- Negotiation skills
Career progression
Fashion Product Developers can advance to senior roles such as Product Manager or Head of Development. Gaining experience in different areas of fashion, such as merchandising or marketing, can also open up further career opportunities.