Junior Product Developer

Job Description We’re looking for a motivated Product Developer to join our Key Accounts team, supporting the creation, development and delivery of commercially successful lighting and homeware ranges for our UK customers. You’ll work closely with national account managers, design teams and international suppliers.\n \n This role is perfect for junior to mid-level candidates looking to grow a career in product development, sourcing & buying. \n \n Full training on all systems, processes, and workflows will be provided. A strong interest in trends, product, and design is essential.\n \n Key Responsibilities:\n\nSupport product development from concept through to customer presentation.\nAssist with product briefs, quotations, sample follow-ups, and critical path management.\nWork with internal and external design teams to brief and track new concepts.\nConduct market research, competitor reviews, and gap analysis to identify opportunities.\nAttend customer meetings and support new product presentations.\nIdentify and build emerging trends across lighting, home décor, home accessories, and wider fashion/lifestyle markets.\nCreate trend packs, mood boards, and product direction documents.\nCollaborate with sales teams, QA/QC, logistics, photography, and operations for smooth development.\nMaintain development trackers, sample logs, pricing files, and trend archives.\nMonitor sales and customer feedback to inform product range improvements.Skills & Experience\n\nExperience in lighting, homewares, textiles, décor, or wider home categories \nBackground in design, product development, sourcing & buying\nExperience working with international suppliers, particularly Far East/Asia/India