THE ROLE.
At Gymshark, we’re not just creating products, we’re shaping the future of performance and lifestyle wear. As we continue to grow globally, we’re looking for a Product Developer – Accessories to help bring high‑quality, technically sound, and innovative products to life.
This role sits at the heart of our product creation process, owning the end‑to‑end development of accessories and ensuring they meet Gymshark’s standards for quality, performance, sustainability, and compliance.
WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING.
As Product Developer, you’ll lead and manage the accessories product development process from concept through to final sign‑off, ensuring products are delivered on time, to spec, and to the highest standards.
Key responsibilities include:
- Owning and managing the product development critical path, ensuring all milestones and deadlines are met and proactively addressing any risks or delays.
- Leading the technical development of accessories, including construction, fit, and overall product make‑up.
- Collaborating closely with Design, Fit, Colour, Raw Materials, Quality, and Sourcing teams to ensure seamless cross‑functional alignment.
- Acting as the technical point of contact for all assigned products, resolving issues efficiently and maintaining clear communication across teams.
- Ensuring all products meet Gymshark quality standards, safety requirements, and legal and regulatory compliance.
- Verifying that products align with performance and sustainability claims.
- Partnering with vendors and suppliers to ensure technical specifications, timelines, and quality standards are achieved.
- Managing and maintaining accurate technical documentation, including tech packs, samples, testing results, and development records.
- Providing regular, clear updates on development progress, risks, and key decisions to your manager and stakeholders.
WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR.
Essential Skills & Experience
Strong technical knowledge of accessories construction, fit, and product development.
Solid understanding of accessories regulations, safety requirements, and testing standards.
Proven experience managing product development timelines and critical paths.
Good technical awareness of related development processes, including colour development, raw materials, and quality.
Familiarity with sustainability practices, compliance standards, and performance claims.
Experience working cross‑functionally with Design, Sourcing, Production, and Quality teams.
Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and tight deadlines.
Strong attention to detail and a proactive, solutions‑focused mindset.
Ability to provide clear, accurate status reporting.
Proficiency in PLM systems, Excel, and other relevant product.
Strong analytical and critical‑thinking skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite. development tools.
WHY JOIN US?
You’ll be joining a fast‑paced, ambitious, and collaborative environment where your work directly impacts the products worn by our global community. We move quickly, challenge convention, and expect high standards — but we also support each other every step of the way.
This is a hybrid role and would require the successful candidate to be on-site at least 4 days a week at our HQ in Solihull.
