Product Manager

Contract Personnel are recruiting on behalf of a growing retailer in East Anglia for a Product Manager to join their Norfolk head office.

Known for their creative innovation and commitment to delivering exceptional customer experiences, this role will be pivotal in shaping their go-to-market strategy.

We are looking for someone dynamic and commercially savvy, who will work closed the design, brand and procurement teams. As a key leader in the business, you will play a central role in driving product performance from concept through to launch, in line with the fabrication, fit and quality expected of the brand.

Key Responsibilities:

- Manage the critical path and ensure lead times are being met throughout the design and production process

- Oversee factories, anticipating and resolving garment construction and production issues

- Ensure all fit notes, technical packs, specs, and detailed spec documentation are accurate, complete, and submitted to factories on time

- Work closely with the Brand Manager to advise on trend, styling, fabrication, fit, trims, and ensure the design vision is executed through the product

- Prepare sketches, CADs, and visual packs for internal reviews

- Work closely with the technical team to meet prototype expectations and timelines

- Coordinate with product development teams to ensure smooth style placement with factories and seamless production flow

- Troubleshoot any issues within production or product styles as they arise

You Will Have:

- Ability to demonstrate craftmanship in sketching and CAD, with strong visual communication skills

- Be highly creative with a strong sense of style, trend awareness, and market relevance

- Confident in translating seasonal concepts into next season’s trends

- Self-motivated and well-organized, with a team-first mindset

- Display a strong understanding of sustainable policies

- Clear communicator with strong attention to detail across design and process, and the ability to work in tandem with multiple teams across different business areas

What We Offer:

- A key leadership role in a fast-growing ecommerce company based in Norwich

- Collaborative and innovative company culture

- Competitive salary and benefits package

- Opportunity to shape the marketing strategy and brand as the company scales

Relocation to Norwich is considered.