Trainee Junior Product Developer In Footwear

PORTWEST a leading global manufacturer of safety wear, workwear and PPE is currently seeking applications for the role of Trainee Junior Product Developer in Footwear, based in our new flagship Salford Quays, Manchester office. We are looking for a Graduate in Fashion and Design or a similar course. The successful applicant will be given the opportunity to work alongside innovative product professionals, supporting Portwest’s current growth trajectory. This opportunity will further grow your skills and knowledge base working with an award-winning industry leader.

JOB TITLE: Trainee Junior Product Developer in Footwear
EMPLOYMENT STATUS: Fixed Term
REPORTS TO: Category Manager - Footwear

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

   •Sample/Ordering/Distributing/Evaluating

   •GAP analysis on Internal Range (NPD Research)

   • Organising testing/certification, liaising with test houses and with internal certification and       compliance team

   •Conduct competitor research.

   •Building technical documents and specifications

   • Inputting data on the PLM system as may be required.

   •Concept sketches and ideations

   •Assisting Product Management team in the realisation of quotes and tenders.

   •Producing designs and graphics using Illustrator and Photoshop (CAD)

   •Material analysis from product dissection

   • Price updates and invoicing

   •Co-ordinating customer meetings

• Exercise attention to detail to maintain consistent high-quality product standards.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Recently graduated from a Fashion or product design course

• Proficiency in Illustrator design software; Excel; Word

• Interest in Product Development/Design

• Knowledge of pattern cutting, construction and sewing.

• Ability to take direction well and work to tight timelines.

• Ability to work under pressure, to multi task & to produce required results without direct supervision.

• Flexibility

• Willingness to learn from other team members

COMPANY AWARDS

• Great Place To Work 2023

• Best Medium Sized Workplaces 2022

• Ibec Leading in Wellbeing Top 100 companies 2021

• Portwest CEO - Business Man Of The Year - In Business Ireland 2020

• Deloitte Best Managed Companies 2016-2023

• Private Irish Business of the Year Export Industry Awards 2019

• Exporter of the Year 2018

• Portwest CEO - EY Entrepreneur of the Year 2017

Portwest do not support visa sponsorship for this role. Applicants must have a right to work and must fulfil any relevant visa / work permit requirements in the relevant jurisdiction.

Portwest are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to age, gender, race, religion, sexual orientation, civil status, veteran status, family status, disability status or membership of a minority group.