Product Developer

Product Developer

Location: Hawick Mill
Hours: Perm.  Full-time, 38 hours per week Monday to Friday - working on site.

Pay: Starting from £30,000 per annum, dependant on experience.

Our Scottish Borders-based Hawick Research & Design Centre is situated in our knitwear mill, where we have the latest state of the art Shima Seiki knitting machines, significant technical development and sampling resource. We are recognised as the go-to Scottish manufacturer for the world’s leading couture houses and are continually progressing our own brand journey at the same time.

By joining our busy & dynamic team, you will be able to build a successful career in a growing and globally recognised family-owned company.

About the Role:

• private label development from initial fabrics/prototypes to Production sign off.
• creating, altering and advising on knitwear technical packs.
• applying knowledge of different yarns, gauges, stitch structures, tension properties, production methods, constructions, costings and gradings.
• liaising with Development and Technical teams.

• quality checking and measuring finished samples throughout the development process
• attending department meetings/handovers and taking detailed notes at garment fittings.

• colour matching and sourcing other direct materials including zips, threads, ribbons etc.
• creating Range sheets & CAD overviews.
• may involve some travelling to customers for meetings and product fittings.

Key qualities we are looking for:

• have technical knitwear knowledge, with a minimum of 3 years industry experience following a design (or other relevant) degree to support this.
• have a flexible, can do approach.
• be enthusiastic and willing to learn new skills and techniques.
• have excellent IT skills in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign and Microsoft Office.
• have the ability to manage several tasks and projects simultaneously whilst prioritising workload.
• have excellent organisational skills with a high attention to detail.
• be a confident communicator that enjoys working with a variety of people.

• Passionate about delivering a high standard of quality

What You Can Expect from Us

At Johnstons of Elgin, we value our team and understand that our people are at the heart of our success. Here’s what we offer:

• Competitive Salary
• Pension Contribution
• Work-Life Balance
• Generous Holiday Allowance
• Life Assurance
• Employee Discounts
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Social Perks

About Us

Johnstons of Elgin is a luxury clothing brand with a rich heritage, spanning over 220 years.  We’ve built a reputation for excellence in working with the world’s finest fibres, using state-of-the-art technology combined with traditional craftsmanship.  Our commitment to sustainability is woven (or in our case knitted) into everything we do, from sourcing natural, renewable fibres to minimizing our environmental impact.

As a family-owned business, we take pride in fostering a supportive and inclusive workplace.  We believe in equal opportunities for all, embrace diversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences.

Interested?

If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, we’d love to hear from you!  Join us at Johnstons of Elgin, where tradition meets innovation, and be part of a team that values craftsmanship and quality above all.

Please note: All applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK.

Closing date 23^rd May 2025