Product Developer

About the role

Celestino, one of the largest Greek women's fashion companies with more than 40 years of history, is looking for a Product Developer to join its growing Product Development and Buying department. The role supports the end-to-end product development process across all product categories and acts as a cross-functional liaison with external suppliers and head office teams. It is based in Egaleo, Attica, on a full-time basis.

Key responsibilities

• Work closely with Buyers so that their vision is turned into feasible products
• Create product tech packs and manage the fabric and trim library
• Build and maintain effective working relationships with suppliers and understand their capabilities
• Collaborate with Buying, Production, Garment Technology and Merchandising teams so all interests are represented
• Maintain a file of purchase requests, purchase orders, technical files and other documentation
• Hand over collection planning on time with feedback from internal stakeholders
• Communicate aesthetic and cost demands to suppliers and ensure initial costings meet margin targets, managing cross costings where needed
• Monitor market changes, competitor prices and products

Required profile

• 2+ years of experience in womenswear and/or menswear development and/or production
• Strong written and spoken English
• Good administrative and organizational skills, with a proactive, collaborative attitude
• Knowledge of current fashion trends and their impact on patterns, fabrics and styles
• Willingness to travel overseas to visit manufacturers

Required skills

• Advanced Microsoft Office skills
• Quality Control experience is a plus

What we offer

• Group health insurance
• Ticket Restaurant and an on-site company restaurant
• Training and career development opportunities