Brand Product Development & Production Manager

Brand Product Development & Production Manager An exciting maternity cover Brand Product Development & Production Manager for a globally renowned consumer design brand! For a quarter of a century, the Jellycat family have brought joy, wonder and playful fun to people of all ages, in every part of the world. Utterly original and in a class of their own, they are currently among the most loved and collected toys of their kind. How has this gentle tribe endeared themselves to so many? Perhaps it is their whimsical expressions. Or the deliciously soft fabrics. Or the beautiful way in which they sit in your hand. Whatever it is, there is something magical and unmistakeable about each one of them. We are looking for an experienced Brand Product Development & Production Manager to join us on a 12-month maternity cover. You will lead the development and delivery of Jellycat’s branded products, packaging and in-store materials, ensuring exceptional quality from concept through to global launch. This role combines creative product development expertise with strong production and supplier management capabilities, leading a cross-functional team to bring our brand experiences to life. You'll be; Leading the end-to-end development of branded products, packaging and in-store materials from concept to launch. Translating creative concepts into commercially viable, high-quality products while maintaining brand standards. Managing sampling, prototyping and product refinement to achieve exceptional quality and finish. Building and maintaining strong relationships with global suppliers and manufacturing partners. Negotiating with suppliers to deliver value, quality and long-term partnership success. Overseeing production planning, purchase orders, delivery schedules and critical path management. Driving quality assurance, compliance and safety standards across all products and materials. Leading and coordinating teams across product development, production, quality and compliance. Collaborating closely with Design, Marketing, Logistics and Finance teams to ensure seamless delivery You'll have; Significant experience in product development, production, supply chain and product lifecycle management. A background within premium consumer products, branded goods or a similar industry. Excellent understanding of manufacturing processes and bringing products from idea to market. Experience working with and managing global supplier networks. A strong eye for product quality, materials, craftsmanship and finishing details. Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously. Experience leading or coordinating cross-functional teams and stakeholders. A collaborative approach and excellent communication skills. A proactive, solutions-focused mindset with the ability to tackle challenges effectively. Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills in a fast-paced environment. Department Marketing Locations London Remote status Hybrid Employment type Contract London Our Perks & Benefits Discretionary Bonus Scheme This role will be eligible to participate in a discretionary annual bonus scheme with awards based on both company and individual performance. Private Medical Insurance We offer a premium level of cover for all Head Office employees through Vitality including Optical and Dental cover. Group Life Cover We offer Life Insurance at 4 x basic salary 25 days paid holiday We value that you get more time with your family and friends. Therefore we offer everybody 25 days paid holiday. Hybrid working We value work-life balance highly, therefore we work a hybrid model which consists of coming into the office a minimum of three days a week. Employee Assistance Program Committed to the health and wellbeing of all our employees, we offer a comprehensive and confidential support program through Health Assured. Private Chef! Every Monday, Tuesday and Thursday we have the pleasure of having our own Private Chef team who prepare us all a buffet style breakfast and lunch. This is subsidised by the company with a small employee contribution. Regular social & team events We have a very imaginative and active social committee who meet regularly to put on events that help us mark special occasions and celebrate our successes as a team. Contributory Pension Scheme We offer a salary sacrifice pension scheme through Scottish Widows with a company and employee contribution of 5% each (you can of course increase your contribution).