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Jellycat

Brand Product Development & Production Manager

Jellycat

Brand Product Development & Production Manager for globally renowned consumer design brand overseeing product development and ensuring exceptional quality from concept to global launch.

Posted 7/24/2026contractLondon • 🇬🇧 United KingdomMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Demonstrates expertise in product development and lifecycle management, with a strong focus on quality assurance, supplier negotiation, and cross-functional team leadership. Proven ability to translate creative concepts into commercially viable products while maintaining brand standards.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Product DevelopmentSupply Chain ManagementQuality AssuranceCross-Functional Team LeadershipSupplier Negotiation

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Hard Skills
Product Lifecycle ManagementManufacturing ProcessesPrototypingSamplingProduction Planning
Soft Skills
Organizational SkillsCollaborationCommunicationProblem-SolvingDecision-Making
Industry Keywords
Premium Consumer ProductsBranded GoodsGlobal Supplier NetworksQuality StandardsCraftsmanship

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • 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

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • 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.

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Discretionary Bonus Scheme
  • Private Medical Insurance
  • Group Life Cover
  • 25 days paid holiday
  • Hybrid working
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Private Chef
  • Regular social & team events
  • Contributory Pension Scheme