247 Junior Product Developer

Position Overview: As a Junior Product Developer at 247, you’ll support the product development team in delivering innovative, performance-driven product ranges. You’ll assist in coordinating the product creation process from concept through to sample delivery, gaining hands-on experience in supplier communication, cost tracking, and PLM management. This is a great opportunity to grow in a fast-paced, sports-focused brand environment and develop a solid foundation in product development.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the product development process from concept to launch, ensuring data accuracy, product tracking, and timely updates across systems.
• Assist the 247 Product Developer and Head of 247 in day-to-day operations, ensuring projects stay aligned with timelines and brand vision.
• Maintain and update the systems and sample trackers, supporting the team in monitoring the critical path and staying on top of key deadlines.
• Communicate with suppliers, sharing updates, requesting information or samples, and escalating issues to the Product Developer when needed.
• Collect initial pricing data for prototype samples and ensure cost sheets and trackers are accurately updated.
• Support cost analysis and margin tracking, helping prepare information for design reviews and ensuring pricing aligns with business targets.
• Help create and maintain Bill of Materials (BOMs) in PLM with attention to detail and support from the senior team.
• Assist in managing lab dip and print approvals, tracking submissions and documenting approvals for seasonal development.
• Attend design and development meetings, contributing research, market insights, and helping document key actions or updates.
• Join comp shop visits and support fabric/trim sourcing by gathering inspiration and documenting findings to support future collections.
• Participate in fit sessions and prototype reviews, recording feedback, updating tracking documents, and learning from cross-functional input.
• Collaborate with the wholesale and design teams, helping prepare for SMS deadlines and internal meetings.
• Prioritize admin and data entry tasks, keeping line lists and development systems current and accurate.
• Contribute to a high-performing, collaborative team culture, supporting 247’s mission to bring premium, functional, sport-inspired products to market.
  
  

Key Skills:

• A collaborative, team-first mindset.
• A creative eye for sportswear and interest in branded product design.
• A relevant qualification in fashion, product development or related field.
• Basic understanding of garment construction and a willingness to grow technical skills.
• Interest in product costings and commercial awareness.
• Enthusiasm for learning about performance fabrics and product functionality.
• Comfortable using Adobe Illustrator and Excel; open to learning new systems.
• Proactive, adaptable and willing to assist wherever needed.
• Eager to grow within a fast-paced, dynamic product environment.
  
  

Experience:

You have;

• A relevant degree or diploma in Fashion, Product Development, Buying, or a related field.
• A passion for sportswear design and the branded apparel market.
• Some hands-on experience through internships, placements, or junior roles in Development, Buying, or Design.
• A good foundation in garment construction and product development processes.
• An eagerness to learn from working with factories and global sourcing teams.
  
  

You might have…

• Branded apparel experience.
• Knowledge and passion for sustainability.
  
  

We would ideally like you to …

• Flexible and open to evolving business needs and priorities
• Own the role and make things happen.
• Strong commercial awareness with an ability to identify product risk and confidently provide solutions
• Experience in a fast-paced environment
• Love Product!