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Product Development Assistant

Listing ID: 1702588

Product Development Assistant

Type of Position: Permanent Position
Company / Organisation / Artist Name: Roland Mouret
Location: London, UK
Hours: Full Time
Experience: Entry level
Twitter Handle: @roland_mouret
Deadline: Ongoing
Ad Expires In: 1 month 1 week
About: Roland Mouret is a luxury global women's ready to wear brand based in London and famed worldwide for its iconic Galaxy dress.

Roland Mouret is seeking a proactive, motivated, enthusiastic Product Development Assistant with excellent attention to detail and a willingness to learn to join our Product Development team. 

Reporting to Senior Product Development, the Product Development Assistant will provide essential administrative and operational support throughout the product development process.  This will include working closely with Design, Production, Merchandising, and Technical teams to bring our womenswear collections to life, playing a key role in supporting each collection's development from initial concept through to production.

The Product Development Assistant will be an integral part of the Product Development team, supporting the day-to-day management of seasonal collections.  This will include assisting with sample coordination, fabric research and sourcing, product administration, supplier communication, and maintaining accurate product information across the development process.

Overall, this is an exciting opportunity offering invaluable exposure to the full product lifecycle, allowing you to develop your technical knowledge, organisational skills, and understanding of luxury garment development – ideal for someone looking to build a career in luxury fashion product development within a fast-paced, collaborative, and creative environment.  

Responsibilities of the Product Development Assistant:

  • Support the Design and Product Development team throughout the seasonal collection development process.
  • Maintain accurate product information, specifications, and development records across internal systems and critical path documents.
  • Coordinate the receipt, tracking, and organisation of development samples, prototypes, and fit samples. • Assist in preparing product development packs, technical documentation, and supplier communications.
  • Liaise with Design, Production, Technical, Merchandising, and external suppliers to ensure development deadlines are met.
  • Monitor sample progress and follow up with manufacturers to ensure timely deliveries.
  • Prepare samples for reviews, and accurately record fit comments and development updates.
  • Support fabric, trim, and component sourcing by organising supplier submissions and maintaining material libraries.
  • Prepare presentation materials, line sheets, and collection documentation for internal meetings.
  • Maintain organised sample libraries and development archives.
  • Provide administrative support across the Product Development function, ensuring accurate filing, reporting, and document management.
  • Contribute ideas to improve processes and support continuous efficiency across the department.

 What Roland Mouret is looking for:

  • Degree or relevant experience in Fashion, Product Development or related discipline.
  • Strong organisational and administrative skills with excellent attention to detail.
  • Confident using Excel
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Enthusiastic, motivated individual with a genuine passion for luxury womenswear and product development.
  • Highly organised with exceptional attention to detail.
  • A proactive self-starter who enjoys working in a structured, process-driven environment.
  • A strong communicator who thrives when collaborating across multiple departments.
  • Comfortable managing multiple priorities while working to tight seasonal deadlines.
  • A problem-solver with a positive attitude and willingness to take initiative.
  • Adaptable, resilient, and eager to learn within a fast-paced luxury fashion business.
  • Able to take direction while demonstrating ownership of day-to-day responsibilities.  
  • Fluent in English
  • Available to work five days per week from our London Head Office.  
  • An understanding of garment construction, fabrics, and the luxury product development process is a plus
  • Experience within product development, production, buying, merchandising, or a luxury fashion environment is a plus
  • Experience with PLM/ Zedonk/Rechain systems is a plus

Application

Please apply with a CV and a cover letter outlining your interest in the role and why you would be a great fit for the Roland Mouret Product Development team to careers@rolandmouret.com.

Roland Mouret is an equal opportunity employer, and we encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply. We thank all applicants for their interest, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.


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