Beyond Nine is looking for a full-time Product Development Assistant to join the team in Bristol.

As a key member of the Production/Development team, the Product Development Assistant will play a vital role in supporting the team across product development by helping to ensure smooth operations from design to final product delivery. Beyond Nine is a fast-growing brand, and this is a busy role that requires lots of initiative and get-up-and-go!

Key Responsibilities of the Product Development Assistant:

• Support the Product Development Manager in executing multi-category seasonal ranges.
• Maintain the seasonal Critical Path by tracking sample status, lab dip approvals, and other key milestones.
• Proactively follow up with vendors to ensure deadlines are met and flag any potential delays to the PD Manager.
• Maintain seasonal tech packs and accurately update Bills of Materials (BOMs) to ensure requirements are clearly communicated to suppliers.
• Manage the logging, tracking, and organisation of all development samples, serving as the main point of contact for sample whereabouts.
• Prepare all samples for fit sessions by measuring garments against specifications and checking construction.
• Proactively contribute to fit sessions, taking detailed notes and capturing photos/videos of fit issues to help perfect the design aesthetic.
• Serve as a key point of contact for daily communication with overseas and domestic suppliers and factories.
• Maintain all departmental documents, including product trackers and the development plan, ensuring complete and accurate information.
• Perform competitor research and assist with market analysis as needed to support brand standards and market placement.
• Organise and ship all sample packages to vendors and partners.

The Product Development Assistant's Key Metrics of Success:

• Ensure all product samples are measured and documented in alignment with weekly fits.
• Maintain all critical path milestone dates and provide clear data capture for key performance metrics.
• Maintain all departmental documents and trackers with 100% accuracy.
• Support the team in achieving a weighted intake margin of 70% or higher through diligent tracking and cost negotiation support

What Beyond Nine is looking for:

• At least 1 year's experience in fashion production or product development.
• Solid understanding of garment construction, fit, fabrics, trims, and finishing techniques.
• Proficiency in PLM software or similar development tools and Microsoft Excel.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities, with the ability to interface effectively with external partners.
• Superior organisational and time-management skills with a keen attention to detail.
• Multi-product womenswear experience is a plus

Application

Apply with a CV and a cover letter outlining your suitability and interest.