Fashion & Retail Personnel connects talented product developers with opportunities across fashion, retail, accessories, footwear, lingerie and lifestyle. From trend-led brands and international retailers to suppliers and manufacturers, we recruit for product development jobs with businesses looking for people who can turn creative ideas into commercially successful products.

Careers in Fashion Product Development

Opportunities regularly include Product Development Assistant, Assistant Product Developer, Product Developer, Senior Product Developer, Product Development Manager and Head of Product Development roles.

We recruit across womenswear, menswear, childrenswear, sportswear, lingerie, footwear, accessories and lifestyle products, with permanent, temporary and international opportunities from entry level through to senior management.

From Concept to Final Product

Product developers sit at the heart of the product journey, working closely with design, buying, technical, production and sourcing teams to take a product from initial concept through development and into production.

Depending on the role, responsibilities can include creating and managing tech packs, sourcing fabrics and trims, developing samples, managing critical paths, costing and negotiating prices, attending fit sessions and liaising with suppliers and factories around the world.

Strong product developers combine creativity with technical knowledge and commercial awareness, understanding everything from fabrics, fit and construction to quality, cost, customer expectations and target margins.

Find Your Next Product Developer Job

Whether you're looking for your first Product Development Assistant position, your next Product Developer or Senior Product Developer role, or you're ready to lead a product development team, Fashion & Retail Personnel can connect you with opportunities that match your product expertise and ambitions.

Explore our latest fashion product developer jobs, product development jobs and international product development opportunities and find your next career move.