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DeMellier is a London-based brand that was founded with the vision of doing things differently: to design handbags that would make women feel empowered, made ethically and sustainably, while giving back to those who need it most. These principles guide everything we do. All our pieces are crafted ethically in Europe using the finest sustainably sourced materials. We champion equality, and for every piece sold, we fund vaccines and medical treatments aimed at saving the life of a child in need. So far, through our permanent charity initiative, ‘A Bag, A Life’, in partnership with SOS Children’s Villages, we have funded over 2.5 million vaccines. Join us and be part of an award-winning, purpose-driven brand that fosters creativity, collaboration, and meaningful impact within the luxury industry.
The role: Senior Product Developer Leather Goods
We are looking for a Senior Product Developer – Leather Goods (Spanish Speaker) to join the team on a FTC. You will lead and oversee the end-to-end product development process primarily with DeMellier’s Spanish factory and, according to business needs, with other DeMellier vendors. This role is responsible for managing development timelines, sample execution (SMS and capsule), costings, ERP accuracy, and production readiness, ensuring seamless communication between factories and internal teams. The position requires strong technical knowledge of leather goods, excellent organisational skills, and fluency in both Spanish and English.
Key Responsibilities
Critical Path
DeMellier is a London-based brand that was founded with the vision of doing things differently: to design handbags that would make women feel empowered, made ethically and sustainably, while giving back to those who need it most. These principles guide everything we do. All our pieces are crafted ethically in Europe using the finest sustainably sourced materials. We champion equality, and for every piece sold, we fund vaccines and medical treatments aimed at saving the life of a child in need. So far, through our permanent charity initiative, ‘A Bag, A Life’, in partnership with SOS Children’s Villages, we have funded over 2.5 million vaccines. Join us and be part of an award-winning, purpose-driven brand that fosters creativity, collaboration, and meaningful impact within the luxury industry.
The role: Senior Product Developer Leather Goods
We are looking for a Senior Product Developer – Leather Goods (Spanish Speaker) to join the team on a FTC. You will lead and oversee the end-to-end product development process primarily with DeMellier’s Spanish factory and, according to business needs, with other DeMellier vendors. This role is responsible for managing development timelines, sample execution (SMS and capsule), costings, ERP accuracy, and production readiness, ensuring seamless communication between factories and internal teams. The position requires strong technical knowledge of leather goods, excellent organisational skills, and fluency in both Spanish and English.
Key Responsibilities
Critical Path
- Communicate the product development critical path with vendors and ensure adherence to timelines. Update relevant teams on delays or issues.
- Ensure the factory has capacity to develop new patterns and produce SMS or other necessary samples.
Development:
- Oversee all new style development at the factory
- Oversee all SMS and Capsule sample development and organisation in a timely and organised manner for all factories and make sure all are reviewed and organised in the office.
- Schedule and lead daily or bi-daily calls with the factory to review product development, setting the agenda with relevant team members and leading discussions on new developments.
- Participate in regular factory visits at least once a month and according to department needs, to work on development and SMS
- Coordinate all sample shipments to and from the factory.
- Document meeting decisions, maintain clear records, and ensure organisation.
- Obtain consumptions and costings from the factories, participate in cost negotiations, and ensure accurate data.
- Oversee all edge paint and thread development, keeping the tracker up to date.
- Oversee testing of any new designs in the development phase when developed by the factory.
Organization:
- Oversee all PD trackers and overviews related to the factory and SMS.
- Informing relevant teams when samples arrive and are ready for shooting.
- Manage new sample/prototype archiving, storage, disposal of old samples, and recycling of components.
- Set up all new styles in various colours and materials in Priority/ERP
- Verify all existing styles and their new materials in Priority/ERP
- Create and review BOMs for all new styles and ensure all BOMs for existing styles are accurate and updated.
- Assures Priority/ERP is accurate before seasonal handover. Liaises with raw materials team to make sure all raw materials used in the BOMs are correct.
- Organise regular meetings to review the sample tracker and train teams on sample management and storage.
- Keep the wider team informed of any product changes.
- Ensure factories’ invoices are issued in a timely manner.
Pre-Industrialisation/Production:
- Own every detail of master samples production ensuring they are aligned with Design Intent and fit for purpose, meeting DeMellier quality standards.
- Launch Pre-Production samples where needed.
- Ensure all samples are available for the production handover meeting.
- Gather and document any issues experienced in development that may impact production, ensuring they are clearly communicated during the industrialisation handover to ensure all obstacles are addressed to ensure a smooth and timely delivery of production.
- Collects and verifies all consumptions before handover.
- Ensures all seasonal and carry over BOM’s in Priority/ERP and further Priority/ERP data are fully updated before production handover.
- Ensures all patterns, skiving details, reinforcement plastics, cutting guides and BOMs are signed off and kept in record according to department processes, aligning with industrialisation in preparation for TDS/production.
- Makes suggestions on packaging for new styles at industrialisation handover.
- Adds dimensions and relevant details to the seasonal training pack for wholesale.
The Ideal Candidate:
- Must have legal authorization to work in the UK
- Must be Fluent in Spanish both verbally and written. Alternatively, we will consider Bulgarian-speaking and Italian-speaking candidates
- Fluent in English
- Has at least 5 years of experience in Leather goods and accessories product development
- Computer literacy: Excellent proficiency in Excel, experienced with V-look ups and Pivot tables, Priority or equivalent programs. Knowledge of illustrator would be a plus
- Highly organised and able to manage multiple, competing priorities
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to adapt to a fast-paced ever-changing environment
- Highly focused with strong attention to detail
- Works independently with a structured approach and strong work ethic
- Exhibits a positive attitude, passion, integrity, and a collaborative team spirit
- Self-motivated and organised, maintaining a tidy design workspace
Benefits:
- Hybrid working
- Annual Leave package increases the longer you stay with us
- Enhanced company maternity policy
- Employee Discount: 50% off Stock and up to 90% off Seasonal Sample Sale
- Gift DeMellier bag on successful probation
