Product Developer - Accessories
Gymshark · Solihull, United Kingdom · 16d ago
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
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Strong technical knowledge of accessories construction, fit, and product development.
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Solid understanding of accessories regulations, safety requirements, and testing standards.
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Proven experience managing product development timelines and critical paths.
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Good technical awareness of related development processes, including colour development, raw materials, and quality.
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Familiarity with sustainability practices, compliance standards, and performance claims.
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Experience working cross‑functionally with Design, Sourcing, Production, and Quality teams.
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Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and tight deadlines.
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Strong attention to detail and a proactive, solutions‑focused mindset.
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Ability to provide clear, accurate status reporting.
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Proficiency in PLM systems, Excel, and other relevant product.
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Strong analytical and critical‑thinking skills.
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Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite. development tools.
WHY JOIN US?
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.
BELONGING AT GYMSHARK.
Our mission is to be a place where everyone belongs. We’re an equal opportunities employer, and for us that means we always strive to be as inclusive as possible in all aspects of employment, right from your application. We’re committed to finding reasonable adjustments* for candidates with specific needs or have a disability during our recruitment process, and all applicants will be considered fairly and equally. We do not tolerate discrimination of any kind. *If you’d like to request a reasonable adjustment please email talent@gymshark.com.
ABOUT US.
We’re here to unite the conditioning community. We believe that putting the sweat in today, prepares us for tomorrow. So, we give people the tools they need to reach further, go faster, be stronger. We celebrate those who show up – for themselves – to be their physical or mental best, whatever that means for them. It’s what we want for our community, and our team. A team that’s growing rapidly around the world. A collective of talented individuals working together to invent Gymshark’s future. Our plans are ambitious, and we’re looking for people who want to join us for the ride – our growth will be your growth.
THE PERKS.
Standard benefits include:
- Performance-based Bonus opportunity
- Funded Healthcare benefit
- 25 days holiday, additional day for your birthday & Bank Holidays
- Contributory Employer pension scheme
- Flexible benefits programme – including salary sacrifice EV scheme, dental insurance, cycle to work, tech scheme, holiday trading
- Gymshark Employee Discount & long service awards
- Access to High Street cashback and discounts
- Financial, Physical and Mental Wellbeing Support
- Enhanced Family Leave package
- Life Assurance
Office location specific benefits include (IQ):
- Gym Membership to The Lifting Club (LC)
- Onsite lunch provision & coffee bars
- EV charge points available