Product Development Coordinator - Talent Guardian : Job Details

• Monday to Friday
• Great benefits!
• 1-2 years experience needed!

We’re working with an established fashion brand based in Poole to find a highly organised and detail-focused Product Development Coordinator. This role is perfect for someone with 1–2 years of experience in fashion, garment production, or buying admin, who understands the full product lifecycle – from sampling to approvals, PO management to production tracking. This is a critical support role within the product team, ensuring that everything runs smoothly behind the scenes so great product gets to market on time, to spec, and to a high standard. Key Responsibilities:

• Support the product development team in managing the critical path, ensuring all deadlines across sampling, approvals, production and delivery are met
• Raise and maintain accurate purchase orders (POs) and manage updates with suppliers and internal systems
• Coordinate fabric approvals, lab dips, trims and components with internal teams and suppliers
• Manage the sampling process including tracking and approving pre-production (PP) samples, ship samples, and lab dips
• Liaise with suppliers on sample submissions, production timelines, and QC requirements
• Maintain up-to-date product data and line sheets across internal systems
• Monitor and collate quality control (QC) reports, ensuring issues are identified and resolved promptly
• Organise and manage sample logistics for fit sessions, photoshoots, and trade use
• Support the wider product and buying teams with admin and communication across development stages

What You’ll Bring:

• 1–2 years' experience in a similar role within fashion, apparel, or garment production
• Solid knowledge of the product lifecycle, sampling processes, and production admin
• Strong Excel skills and experience managing product data across systems
• Excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple moving parts
• Confident communicator – with both internal teams and external suppliers/factories
• A proactive, problem-solving mindset and passion for product development

Benefits: £1,000 worth of free product per year (£500 per season)22 days holiday, rising to 25 with serviceMonday to Friday 9:30am – 5:30pm + Summer hours: early 4:30pm Friday finishes!Free office parking