Product Development & Production Manager

We're looking for a UK-basedProduct Development & ProductionManager with hands-on experience in the end-to-end development and production of lifestyle apparel, ideally within a fashion brand. You'll be responsible for owning the critical path from development to delivery, ensuring on-time, on-brand, and on-budget monthly product drops for this direct-to-consumer fashion brand with a strong community following.

Working closely with the design team, you'll help bring collections to life, sourcing and trialling small-volume suppliers and factories, managing prototypes, tracking samples, and ensuring production aligns with quality, price, and margin expectations.

About the Brand

This is an independent UK-based fashion brand with a focus on bold graphics, trend-led styles, and simple silhouettes. Core product includes unisext-shirts, hoodies, sweatshirts, joggers, and soft accessories, all designed with a strong community voice and sold online and via pop-up experiences.

What You'll be Doing:

• Manage the seasonal critical path for development and monthly production drops.
• Track all aspects of the development and production budget.
• Source and trial new suppliers/factories, negotiating terms, pricing, MOQs and lead times.
• Allocate styles based on factory capabilities and margin targets.
• Oversee sample development from prototype to production sign-off.
• Collaborate with a freelance garment tech to attend fittings and resolve technical issues.
• Monitor and track raw materials, ensuring timely ordering and delivery in line with the calendar.
• Maintain high production quality standards and troubleshoot proactively.
• Manage daily communication with suppliers to ensure timelines and quality benchmarks are met.

About You:

• 5-6 years' experience as a Product Manager in lifestyle or streetwear apparel.
• Full product lifecycle management: from development through to delivery.
• Experienced in sourcing and managing small-volume production partners.
• UK-based with full working rights.
• Strong track record in critical path management.
• Proven ability to optimise margins while maintaining quality and meeting delivery targets.
• Exceptional organisation, time management and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Solution-focused.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.

Additional Info

• Role is office-based in the Bristol area, easily accessible by car or via Yate railway station.
• Open to freelance or permanent candidates with relevant experience.
• A great fit for someone who thrives in a growing brand and collaborative environment.

Perks & Benefits:

• £ Competitive salary (based on experience).
• 28 days holiday (including bank holidays).
• Nest pension scheme.
• Opportunity to contribute to the growth ofan independent brand.

How to Apply:

Ready to shape standout collections with impact?

Please submit your CV and a short cover note detailing your relevant experience.