Trainee Product Developer

Ambela | Full-time | In-person, Cardiff, UK | Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm

About Ambela

Ambela is a denim-focused clothing brand built around a loyal, engaged community. Founded by an influencer with 2.8m followers, we’re looking for a Trainee Product Developer to join our growing Product Development Team.

Instagram & TikTok: @ambelajeans

Key Duties

Working within the Product Development Team and reporting to the Head of Product, you will:

• Support in the development of new and innovative products, working with the Product Developer and Garment Technologist in producing detailed Technical Packs
• Assist the Product Developer in setting up new Tech Packs to include the Product Developer’s design drawings, design measurements, and seam and stitch information
• Complete the Bill of Materials within the Tech Pack, noting all fabric and trim references, colour codes, as well as packaging and label information as supplied by the product team
• Take ownership of the in-house Ambela fabric, trim and accessory library, keeping it up to date
• Coordinate the Ambela sample room, ensuring all samples are accessible when required
• Assist the Garment Technologist and Product Developer in preparing samples for fit sessions. Review samples prior to fitting for adherence to the Tech Pack
• Weekly updating of the Ambela critical path tracker. Work with our garment and trim suppliers to retrieve dates on when samples are expected, communicating any issues to the team
• Communicate with our overseas garment factories on a daily basis, following up on samples, fabric and trim submissions
• Sending of parcels to suppliers and recording costs
• Assist with quality inspections at our UK warehouse, recording any faults or failures
• Update in-house documents such as Supplier and Packaging manuals
• Support with photoshoots when required

Ideal Candidate

• A Fashion, Clothing or Product Development degree (or similar), or up to 2 years’ industry experience
• Strong organisational skills, with an attention to detail
• Strong time-management skills; able to prioritise tasks and a willingness to be flexible
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office and Adobe Illustrator & Photoshop
• Able to work in person, Monday to Friday, from our Cardiff office

Remuneration, Benefits and Conditions

Pension

20 working days paid holiday per year, in addition to normal bank and public holidays

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