Product Developer - (4 month FTC)

Applied Intuition Inc.; Metropolitan Borough of Solihull; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fitness apparel company based in Solihull is seeking a Product Developer to oversee the development of women's products. The successful candidate will manage collaboration across various teams, ensuring products meet high-quality standards and deadlines. This hybrid role requires on-site presence at least four days a week to facilitate close teamwork. The ideal candidate will possess strong knowledge of garment construction, effective communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities.

Benefits

Performance-based bonus opportunity

Funded healthcare benefit

25 days holiday plus birthday day off

Contributory pension scheme

Flexible benefits programme

Employee discount

Financial, physical, and mental wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Experience in managing the end-to-end product development process.
• Strong ability to track product development timelines and milestones.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the product development process for the Women's product category.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure timely product delivery.
• Act as the technical point of contact for product development.

Skills

Garment construction knowledge

Product development timelines understanding

Technical knowledge of quality standards

Sustainability practices familiarity

Cross-functional teamwork experience

Detail-oriented multitasking

Proficiency in PLM systems

Strong communication skills

Tools

PLM systems

Excel

CAD software

Job description

About the Role

We’re looking for a Product Developer to manage the end-to-end development process for our Women’s product category. You’ll ensure the timely delivery of high-quality products that meet Gymshark standards and customer expectations.

This role involves managing the critical path for each product, coordinating with cross-functional teams (colour, raw materials, fit, and quality), and ensuring all products meet aesthetic, construction, performance, safety, sustainability, and regulatory standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, coordinate, and manage the product development process, ensuring all products are delivered on time and within agreed timelines.
• Maintain a clear and organized development critical path, tracking milestones and deadlines.
• Oversee product construction, fit, and overall make‑up, collaborating with design and technical teams to ensure fit consistency and alignment with specifications.
• Ensure products meet Gymshark’s quality standards and sustainability claims.
• Manage coordination with cross‑functional teams (colour, fit, raw materials, quality) to ensure smooth communication and resolve challenges quickly.
• Act as the technical point of contact for all products under your development.
• Ensure compliance with safety, regulatory, and performance standards.
• Collaborate with vendors and suppliers to meet timelines, quality standards, and technical specifications.
• Maintain thorough documentation (tech packs, sealed samples) and provide regular status updates to your manager.
• Uphold responsible purchasing practices, ensuring decisions align with Gymshark’s ethical sourcing standards and sustainability goals.

Accountabilities

• On‑time product development and proactive management of potential delays.
• Ensuring fit, construction, and quality standards are met across all products.
• Coordinating effectively with cross‑functional teams and acting as the main point of contact.
• Compliance with legal, regulatory, and sustainability requirements.
• Maintaining accurate documentation and reporting progress to senior stakeholders.

Skills & Experience

• Strong knowledge of garment construction, fit, and technical development.
• Understanding of product development timelines and processes.
• Technical knowledge of colour development, raw materials, and quality standards.
• Familiarity with sustainability practices and compliance regulations.
• Experience working with cross‑functional teams.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines.
• Proficiency in PLM systems, Excel, and CAD software.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Preferred:

• Fluent in written and spoken English.
• Proficient in Microsoft Suite.

This is a hybrid role and would require the successful candidate to attend at least 4 days a week at GSHQ, Solihull, UK.

Onsite Collaboration: Due to the hands‑on and highly collaborative nature of the work within our Product & Supply Chain team, we have a minimum expectation of four days per week onsite at our Gymshark HQ. This ensures we can work closely together to innovate, problem‑solve, and deliver world‑class products for our community.

BELONGING AT GYMSHARK.

Our mission is to be a place where everyone belongs. We’re an equal opportunities employer, and for us that means we always strive to be as inclusive as possible in all aspects of employment, right from your application. We’re committed to finding reasonable adjustments* for candidates with specific needs or have a disability during our recruitment process, and all applicants will be considered fairly and equally. We do not tolerate discrimination of any kind. *If you’d like to request a reasonable adjustment please email [e-mail] .

ABOUT US.

We’re here to unite the conditioning community. We believe that putting the sweat in today, prepares us for tomorrow. So, we give people the tools they need to reach further, go faster, be stronger. We celebrate those who show up – for themselves – to be their physical or mental best, whatever that means for them. It’s what we want for our community, and our team. A team that’s growing rapidly around the world. A collective of talented individuals working together to invent Gymshark’s future. Our plans are ambitious, and we’re looking for people who want to join us for the ride – our growth will be your growth.

THE PERKS.

Standard benefits include:

• Performance-based Bonus opportunity
• Funded Healthcare benefit
• 25 days holiday, additional day for your birthday & Bank Holidays
• Contributory Employer pension scheme
• Flexible benefits programme – including salary sacrifice EV scheme, dental insurance, cycle to work, tech scheme, holiday trading
• Gymshark Employee Discount & long service awards
• Access to High Street cashback and discounts
• Financial, Physical and Mental Wellbeing Support
• Enhanced Family Leave package
• Life Assurance

Office location specific benefits include (HQ/IQ):

• Gym Membership to The Lifting Club (LC)
• Onsite lunch provision & coffee bars

Note: The bonus program and benefits have certain eligibility requirements. Gymshark reserves the right to amend these programs in whole or in part at any time without advance notice.