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Junior Product Developer - Own Brand

Submitted: 23 April 2026 - 5:25am
Listing ID: 1681334

Junior Product Developer - Own Brand

Type of Position: Permanent Position
Company / Organisation / Artist Name: JD Group
Area of Fashion: Fashion Design & Production
Location: Bury, North West, UK
Hours: Full Time
Experience: Entry level
Specified Hours: 40 hours per week
Twitter Handle: @
Deadline: Ongoing
Ad Expires In: 1 month 1 week
About: The JD Group is currently looking for the brightest talent to join the team in a variety of Group roles situated at our Head Office, Distribution Centre and across our Retail Stores.

As our business continues to expand globally, we continue to search for driven and talented individuals who love what they do and are passionate about taking the next step in their career.

We respect each member of our team and everyone is encouraged to put forward their ideas, regardless of how big or small, as dynamic thinking is what drives this business to be competitive. Our brand ethos is all about innovation, creativity and competitiveness and therefore, we love to hear from people who share those values.

We inspire our people to reach for the highest levels of performance. All employees are highly skilled, self-motivated and in constant pursuit of perfection when delivering business objectives. Opportunities to progress arise quickly for those people with the right qualities and ambition.

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The purpose of the Junior Product Developer is to assist the Senior Product Developer and Product Developer with the development of JD Own Brand product – taking responsibility for specific areas under close supervision.

Key Responsibilities of the Junior Product Developer:

  • Issuing packs/comments & Supplier communications throughout process
  • Setting up basic size charts, maintain and keep block library updated within the team
  • Interpreting fit meeting notes
  • Creating basic BOMs
  • Completing Test report approvals/ITS online, chasing suppliers and managing approvals
  • Understanding a test matrix, Train with PD on creation of a test matrix.
  • Create Care Label Templates
  • Critical path monitoring
  • Support Packing List & Invoice Queries
  • Understanding sales analysis
  • Take on areas of responsibility for specific ranges under the guidance of SPD as appropriate
  • Manage day to day incoming/outgoing samples where required in a timely manner ensuring correct documentation attached.
  • Maintaining style details/info on relevant systems.
  • Assist in the creation of tech packs and costings on the PLM system.
  • Approve lab-dips and strike offs referring issues to the design and buying team
  • Take part in fit sessions and add fit comments to the PLM system. 
  • Sample measuring and comments
  • Maintaining the critical path on PLM system, chasing relevant info from suppliers and reporting issues.
  • Assist with costing, negotiation and raising of orders on the PLM system.

 
Profile:

  • Relevant Degree or equivalent level qualifications/experience which incorporates Clothing Technology and Product development.
  • Some experience
    A passion for our product.
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Office
  • Good organisational and communication skills.
  • JD retail experience is a plus
  • Illustrator knowledge is a plus

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