Junior Product Development - Clothing

GO Outdoors LTD; Bury; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading outdoor retailer seeks a Junior Product Developer to support the development of high-quality outdoor clothing and accessories. The role involves various tasks such as liaising with suppliers, ensuring product quality, and overseeing the development process. The ideal candidate should be organized, detail-oriented, and passionate about outdoor products. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and a strong interest in product development are required. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to innovative outdoor gear from their HQ in Bury.

Qualifications

• Strong interest in the outdoor apparel industry.
• Excellent organizational skills for managing multiple tasks.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Support Senior Product Developer to ensure quality and timelines.
• Run wearer trials and collate feedback.
• Inspect and measure garments under guidance.

Skills

Interest in product development

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Good communication skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Tools

PLM systems

Job description

At GO Outdoors our purpose is strong and clear; “to inspire and equip everyone for life outdoors”. That’s because we passionately believe in the positive benefits of the outdoors, whether that be the daily dog walk or hiking Ben Nevis, horse riding or cold water therapy, we provide the best equipment for all outdoor activities, always at the best price guaranteed!

Our values aren’t just posters on the wall, we live them every day; ‘One Team ‘we are stronger together’, ‘Responsibility ‘we take ownership’, ‘Passion ‘we believe in what we do’ and ‘Integrity ‘we do the right thing’. Clear values which help us to fulfil our mission to be ‘the nation's favourite outdoor retailer’. If you share our passion and want to make a difference join our team to be a part of something ‘unbeatable’!

Junior Product Developer - Outdoors

Senior Product Developer Department:

Outdoors Product Development Hours:

40 Hours Location:

Bury HQ

Role Overview

As a branded and own‑brand business, we take pride in offering the best outdoor ranges, featuring the latest and most exclusive products across our Outdoor fascias. Our Design and Development team works closely with Buying, Merchandising, and suppliers to create world‑class, exclusive outdoor clothing and accessories. The Junior Product Developer will play a key role in supporting the development of our own‑brand outdoor clothing and accessories. This position involves assisting the development team with both administration and product development tasks, ensuring that all products are fit for purpose, meet quality standards, and align with margin requirements. Ultimately, this role helps equip our consumers for life outdoors by delivering innovative, high‑quality products that reflect our commitment to excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide support for the Senior Product Developer to ensure that factories follow company supplier guidelines and product is developed to the critical path.
• Working with the Senior developer to run the wearer trial programme, collating feedback and comments from testers.
• Working on the development of accessories, including producing all BOMs and sample comments.
• Working across the development team to comment on samples across numerous brands (including many outdoor activities).
• To inspect & measure garments under the guidance of the senior developer, approving each stage of development.
• PLM – a key contact for PLM input within the development team, helping to ensure PLM is up to date and accurate each season.
• Work on new ranges and brands with the team, setting up BOMS and size charts.
• Document comments made during meetings, including design sign off and fit sessions. Ensuring that notes are accurate so that technical packs / fit comments can be sent to suppliers & factories in a timely manner.
• Manage and approve fabric testing & care label development with the Suppliers.
• Inspect and report to factories on carry over products to ensure consistency and quality level of products are maintained.
• Approve, AQLs and gold seal product.
• Work with buying, web and marketing on sample requirements, ensuring photo shoot sample process is adhered to.
• Work on seasonal product launches, including helping to dress the own brand area and support the team during the launch.
• Collate critical paths from all suppliers and maintain admin responsibilities for this.
• Warehouse and store visits to review bulk and retail visits for competitor reviews.

Skills & Experience

• Strong interest in product development and the outdoor apparel industry.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in administrative tasks.
• Good communication skills for effective collaboration with internal teams and external suppliers.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint); experience with PLM systems is an advantage.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment and adapt to changing priorities.

Personal Attributes

• Passionate about outdoor products and consumer needs.
• Proactive and eager to learn within a dynamic team environment.
• Collaborative mindset with a willingness to support across functions.
• Commercial awareness and understanding of margin considerations.

Due to the high volumes of applications our opportunities attract, it takes time to review them all. If you don't hear back within two weeks of you applying, please consider your application to have been unsuccessful on this occasion. Applications that meet the skills criteria will be contacted for a 1st stage meeting with the talent team. Shortlisted candidates will then be invited to interview with the hiring manager. Thank you again for your time #GO