Product Developer

The Opportunity is actively seeking Product Developer (1 year contract) to join a leading Toy suppliers company based in Amersham. Your primary responsibility will be to guarantee that all products conceived and overseen meet technical, pricing, production, and end-consumer criteria. Exciting opportunity for someone who is passionate about toys!

Product Developer (1 year Contract, based in Amersham, Salary: £32-36k)

Here's what you'll be doing:

• Collaborating with merchandisers, supply chain, and QA personnel to ensure projects are delivered within budget, meet specifications, and adhere to ethical and safety standards.
• Daily coordination with the HK office, factories, QA, and cross-functional teams to ensure successful Product Development Review (PDR) processes.
• Working alongside the Design team to brainstorm new concepts, product ideas, artwork, packaging solutions, and approve overall packaging designs.
• Developing proposals for product ranges, including SKU numbers, pricing structures, and planogram solutions.
• Creating and finalizing product specifications and related documentation.
• Researching and identifying new product opportunities in collaboration with merchandisers and suitable factories.
• Ensuring new products are cost-effective and meet target return on investment (ROI).
• Supervising, directing, and evaluating team tasks, while adjusting resources as needed.
• Proactively identifying and resolving project issues, with a focus on finding creative solutions.
• Presenting products, ranges, and categories to customers.
• Analyzing customer retail sales data and evaluating product performance.

Here are the skills you'll need:

• Demonstrated experience in the Toy/Gift Industry, including familiarity with Far East sourcing and negotiation.
• Strong ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks, projects, and team members in a fast-paced environment.
• Effective leadership skills to drive innovation and cost-effective solutions for products and packaging.
• Experience with sourcing, manufacturing, purchasing, and cost analysis for toy consumer products and licensed brands.
• Collaboration experience with creative professionals (designers) within a company.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and presentation abilities.
• Hands-on approach to problem-solving and teamwork.
• Meticulous attention to detail.
• Strong analytical skills with a numerical aptitude and a genuine passion for products.
• Proactive and enthusiastic attitude toward challenges, with a focus on finding solutions and handling situations with maturity.

• Competitive Salary of £32-36k DOE
• Collaborate closely with diverse stakeholders to bring exciting products to market.
• Gain valuable experience in managing the entire product lifecycle, from conception to delivery.

Work Permissions:

You must possess the right to work in the United Kingdom. Visa sponsorship is unavailable at this time.