Homeware & Lifestyle Product Developer

• 4-5+ years' experience in product development, sourcing, production or product management within lifestyle, design or retail.
• Proven experience developing non-apparel products from concept to production across multiple categories.
• Strong experience sourcing and managing UK and international suppliers.
• Commercial understanding of costing, MOQs, margins and pricing.
• Strong knowledge of materials, manufacturing processes and product specifications.
• Excellent sampling, quality control and attention-to-detail skills.
• Understanding of product compliance, testing and labelling requirements.
• Highly organised, proactive and solutions-focused, with strong critical-path management skills.
• Commercially minded with a strong appreciation for design, brand and product.
• Confident negotiator and supplier manager with excellent communication skills.
• Comfortable working independently across multiple categories in a fast-moving environment.
• Strong Excel/Google Sheets skills. Adobe Illustrator or technical drawing skills are a plus.

• A pivotal role in shaping the next stage of Goodhood's own-label proposition.
• The opportunity to develop products across an unusually broad and creative range of categories.
• Significant ownership and autonomy over product development and sourcing.
• A collaborative working environment across Creative, Buying, Marketing and Operations.
• Competitive salary and benefits.
• Staff discount and professional development opportunities.

The role will be responsible for taking Goodhood's homeware and lifestyle brand ideas from initial concept through development, sourcing and production to final launch.

The role will specialise across Home, Lifestyle and Wellness, alongside other lifestyle categories and product opportunities as the Goodhood own-label proposition evolves.

This is a hands-on product role requiring a combination of creativity, commercial awareness, technical product knowledge and exceptional project management.

You will own the critical path for these brands and departments, ensuring products are developed to the right design, quality, cost and margin, and delivered on time for launch.

Working closely with Creative, Buying and the wider business, you will help turn Goodhood's ideas into distinctive, commercially viable products that feel relevant to our brands and customers.

• Lead end-to-end development of Goodhood's non-apparel own-label products, from concept to launch.
• Translate creative briefs into commercially viable products, defining specifications, materials, finishes, packaging and technical requirements.
• Manage prototypes, sampling and approvals, resolving technical challenges throughout development.
• Maintain accurate product specifications and development records.
• Identify, onboard and manage manufacturers and specialist suppliers across the UK, Europe and internationally.
• Build strong, long-term supplier relationships and source materials, components and packaging to Goodhood standards.
• Negotiate pricing, MOQs, lead times and production terms.
• Ensure suppliers meet quality, compliance and ethical standards.
• Own the full non-apparel critical path, from development and sampling through production, delivery and launch.
• Set timelines and proactively manage risks, delays and production issues.
• Coordinate approvals and ensure products meet agreed specifications, quality and launch deadlines.
• Work cross-functionally with Buying, Operations, Warehouse, E-commerce and Marketing.
• Develop products with target retail price, landed cost and margin in mind.
• Manage supplier quotations and negotiate costs while protecting product quality and integrity.
• Work with Buying to ensure products are commercially viable and maintain accurate costing throughout development.
• Ensure products meet Goodhood's standards for design, functionality, materials and finish.
• Establish appropriate quality control processes and resolve production issues efficiently.
• Ensure compliance with relevant UK regulatory, testing and labelling requirements, particularly for regulated categories.
• Work closely with the Apparel Product Developer to create a joined-up Own Label function.
• Partner with Creative and Buying on product direction, range architecture, pricing and launch plans.
• Coordinate with Marketing, E-commerce, Operations and Warehouse to ensure products, information and launch assets are delivered on time.
• Keep senior management informed of progress, risks, costs and opportunities.

Location: London - Full Time

Goodhood is an award-winning independent retailer with a distinctive point of view across fashion, lifestyle and culture. Alongside our curated mix of global brands, we are continuing to build our own-label proposition across Goodhood London, Goodhood Lifestore and Goodhood Worldwide.

As our own-label business grows, we are creating a dedicated role to lead the development of our homeware and lifestyle brands, working alongside our existing Own Label Product Developer who will focus specifically on clothing and accessories.