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Join SportPursuit, a market leader in sports retailing, for a chance to revolutionise the sports apparel industry.
Overview
Salary
£40000 - £45000
Location
UK - Hybrid
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Expires
Expires at anytime
Organisation summary
SportPursuit, a Sportscape Group member, is a thriving online sports and outdoor retailer established in 2011. We take pride in our community of over 10 million members from the UK, Europe, and beyond. We provide an inspiring, personalised shopping experience by procuring the finest deals from reputable brands. As part of our team, you will have a real opportunity to influence and grow our business.
Role Summary
- Manage the entire lifecycle of garment development from concept to factory shipment.
- Collaborate with various internal departments to ensure the development aligns with brand standards, timelines and costs.
- Oversee garment costings and negotiate with suppliers to ensure accurate budgeting and timely deliveries.
Role Requirements
- Minimum of 5 years in fashion development, sourcing or production.
- Degree in Fashion, Product Development, Textiles, or related field.
- Sound understanding of garment construction and cost components.
- Proficiency in Excel (advanced), PLM, Adobe Illustrator, and ERP/Costing tools.
- Clear and effective communication skills with both internal teams and external suppliers.
Application Process Details
- Candidates must be eligible to work in the UK as we currently do not hold a sponsorship license.
SportPursuit, part of the Sportscape Group, fuels sporting adventure with affordable, great quality kit. Founded in 2011, we are an innovative online retailer with over 10 million members across the UK, Europe and beyond. We hunt down the best deals available online on a wide range of quality sports and outdoor brands and create an inspiring, personalised shopping experience for each customer. Everyone in the SportPursuit team has the opportunity to make a difference and help grow the business. Our Sportscape Group Values: We play as one team, We push the boundaries, We all make a difference, We love to win together.
The role: As a Product Developer – Apparel with a Costing Focus, you will manage the development of garments from concept to bulk ex-factory. This involves working closely with product management, design, technical, and sourcing teams to ensure products are developed in line with brand standards, timelines, and target costs. A strong focus is placed on accurate garment costing and negotiation, supplier coordination, and development tracking to secure on time bulk deliveries.
Job requirements: To be successful in this role, you must have 5+ years in apparel development, sourcing, or production, a degree in Fashion, Product Development, Textiles, or related field, and a strong understanding of garment construction and cost components. Proficiency in Excel (advanced), PLM, Adobe Illustrator, ERP/Costing tools is required. Clear communication with internal teams and external suppliers is essential.
Benefits: SportPursuit offers a friendly and dynamic working environment with Core Hour working patterns, 25 days of holiday a year with the opportunity to purchase an additional 5 days, flexible Bank Holidays, and the ability to work anywhere in the world for up to 30 working days a year. Employees enjoy a 25% staff discount, a Learning and Development budget, regular Lunch & Learn sessions, and a social budget that grows every time we hit budget. The hybrid working model is mostly remote, but office presence includes free food and drink. Other benefits include a workplace pension, access to wellbeing platforms, and discounts on gym memberships.
Please note that we currently do not hold a sponsorship license for work in the UK and we will only accept candidates eligible to work in the UK.
