As the business continues to grow, Natalino is looking for a highly organised, detail-oriented Product Development & Sourcing Assistant who's comfortable coordinating with suppliers and managing deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

In this hands-on role, the successful applicant will support the Head of Design across product development, sourcing and production logistics.  This will include the full product development process, from sampling and fittings through to production handover, coordinating with factories and suppliers, tracking development timelines, and gathering product and sourcing information to keep projects moving smoothly.

Key responsibilities of the Product Development & Sourcing Assistant:

• Support the Head of Design throughout the product development and sourcing process
• Coordinate sampling logistics, including shipping fabrics, trims and other development materials
• Track development timelines, sample status and deliveries to and from factories
• Take detailed notes during fittings and communicate fit comments and amendments to pattern cutters and factories
• Keep measurement charts accurate and up to date across all products
• Maintain records of product quotes and pricing from existing and prospective factories and suppliers
• Prepare cost sheets for new product developments
• Create and maintain BOMs (Bills of Materials) for production orders, following the directions of the Head of Design
• Monitor development lead times and proactively flag delays or changes that may impact production planning.
• Coordinate orders for soft labels, hang tags, and packaging
• Ensure product development information is accurate, organised and clearly communicated across suppliers and internal teams

What Natalino is looking for:

• At least 1 year's experience in fashion/pruduct development, pattern cutting, textiles, sourcing or a related discipline
• Highly organised, with excellent attention to detail and strong follow-through
• Strong communication and coordination skills
• Comfortable working with numbers, measurements, product specifications and supplier quotes
• Confident communicating with factories, suppliers and international partners
• Able to manage multiple projects, deadlines and priorities simultaneously
• Proactive, reliable and confident in following up with suppliers
• Good knowledge of garment construction and fabrics
• Background in fashion/product development, pattern cutting, or textiles & sourcing preferred
• Microsoft Excel experience is a plus.

What Natalino offers:

• £26,000–£30,000, depending on experience
• Location: Natalino Studio, London W1W
• Full-time and primarily studio-based, with some flexibility for remote working
• Uniform allowance per season
• Generous employee discount
• Company pension scheme
• 25 days paid annual leave, plus UK bank holidays
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression