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This is a remote position.
We are looking for a Product Developer to help build a new US puppy brand in our portfolio. This is a habit-building brand for first-time puppy parents, designed around puppy development, enrichment, routines and the bond between puppies and their owners.
This is a hands-on role for someone who can take product ideas from early concept through to supplier sourcing, sampling, testing, production and launch.
The Role
Own product development end-to-end, from concept to mass production, for our puppy habit-building range. You will work closely with the Senior Brand Manager, external pet behaviour specialists, suppliers and creative partners to turn behavioural insight into commercially viable, safe and well-executed products.
What you’ll do
Build the product pipeline with the Senior Brand Manager and pet behaviour specialists.
Research the market, competitors and first-time puppy parents needs to identify strong product opportunities.
Translate product ideas into clear, factory-ready specifications, including materials, dimensions, construction, testing, packaging and labelling.
Source, evaluate and select suppliers based on capability, quality, cost, MOQ and lead time.
Manage RFQs, samples, supplier feedback, revisions and production handover.
Review samples against product specs, user feedback, specialist input and safety requirements.
Own product QA and compliance, with a focus on pet product safety, durability and suitability for puppies.
Manage timelines, stakeholders and launch readiness to keep projects moving on schedule.
Brief marketing and creative partners so packaging, instructions and product claims are accurate, clear and on brand.
Review product launches and use learnings to improve future products.
Requirements
What we’re looking for
4–6+ years’ experience in product development, ideally across consumer products.
Experience taking products from concept through to sourcing, sampling, QA and mass production.
Strong understanding of materials, manufacturing processes and supplier capabilities.
Experience creating product specs, tech packs, RFQs or production-ready briefs.
Experience in pet products, toys, chews, accessories, juvenile products or care-led categories is a plus.
Highly organised and comfortable managing multiple projects at the same time.
Proactive, self-directed and able to work with limited supervision.
Strong communication skills with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
Good understanding of Western consumers, especially the US market.
Experience working with suppliers in China or other Asian markets.
Why this role is exciting
You’ll help build a new brand from an early stage.
You’ll work on products designed around real puppy and owner behaviour.
You’ll have ownership across the full product development process.
You’ll work with external specialists, suppliers and creative teams to create differentiated products for the US market.
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