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Product Developer, Contract Projects - Soho Home, 12 Month FTC

Soho House & Co
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>The Role…</strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">As a Product Developer for Soho Home's Hospitality projects, you will be responsible for bringing commercially viable, design-led products to life—from initial concept through to production. Working closely with Design, Product Development, and Technical teams, you will ensure all products are developed to meet quality, cost, and timeline expectations.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><em>*This role is a 12-Month fixed term contract*</em></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Key responsibilities…</strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Product &amp; Technical</strong></span></p>
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<li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Own the end-to-end development of cross-category products from concept through to production</span></li>
<li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Translate design briefs into detailed product specifications, ensuring feasibility and consistency</span></li>
<li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Manage the development critical path, ensuring key milestones are met</span></li>
<li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lead on construction and material specifications (frames, fillings, fabrics, finishes)</span></li>
<li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Work closely with suppliers to refine prototypes, ensuring quality and cost targets are achieved</span></li>
<li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Troubleshoot development issues, proposing solutions without compromising design integrity</span></li>
<li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Work with QA teams on testing protocols and approvals</span></li>
<li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Maintain accurate technical documentation and product data</span></li>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Supplier Management</strong></span></p>
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<li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Partner with global suppliers to develop and engineer products to required standards</span></li>
<li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Conduct regular reviews on prototypes, samples, and production readiness</span></li>
<li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Maintain strong supplier relationships to drive innovation and continuous improvement</span></li>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Commercial Awareness</strong></span></p>
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<li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Ensure products are developed within target cost prices and margin expectations</span></li>
<li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Understand client needs inform product decisions</span></li>
</ul>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Cross-Functional Collaboration</strong></span></p>
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<li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Work closely with Design and Interior Design teams to maintain creative intent throughout development</span></li>
<li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Partner with Merchandising, Procurement, and Logistics teams to ensure on-time delivery</span></li>
</ul>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Skills &amp; Experience Required..</strong></span></p>
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<li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Proven experience in homeware product development, specifically Furniture, Upholstery, and/or Lighting</span></li>
<li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Strong technical understanding of construction, materials, and manufacturing processes</span></li>
<li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Experience working with overseas suppliers</span></li>
<li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Commercially aware, with the ability to balance cost, quality, and design</span></li>
<li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> Excellent project management and organisational skills</span></li>
<li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Confident communicator, able to influence cross-functional teams and suppliers</span></li>
<li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Detail-oriented with a problem-solving mindset</span></li>
</ul>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Desirable but not essential</strong></span></p>
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<li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Experience working in an in-house design-led brand</span></li>
<li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Knowledge of testing and compliance standards (e.g. fire regulations, durability)</span></li>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Benefits…</strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Soho House offers competitive compensation packages that feature global benefits and perks. Whether you’re seeking entry-level employment or a new opportunity to expand your profession, we offer training to develop the technical and managerial skills necessary to grow your career.</span></p>
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<li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Soho Friends Membership</span></li>
<li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">50% off Food &amp; Drink, 7 days a week</span></li>
<li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Staff Room Rates</span></li>
<li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Private Health and Dental Care</span></li>
<li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Weekly Pay</span></li>
<li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Life Assurance</span></li>
<li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Up to 50% Staff Discount on Cowshed &amp; Soho Home</span></li>
<li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">In Office Dog Policy on Fridays</span></li>
<li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Season Ticket Loan</span></li>
<li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Christmas Office Closure</span></li>
<li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">In conjunction with Soho Impact, take 2 days paid a year to support a charity of your choice.</span></li>
<li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Free Counselling Sessions</span></li>
<li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Cookhouse &amp; House Tonic: Our Cookhouse &amp; House Tonic programmes offer unique food and drink trainings, events and opportunities to inspire and educate.</span></li>
<li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Continuous training to develop yourself personally and professionally</span></li>
<li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Exclusive access to our benefits platform with hundreds of discounts on shopping, gym memberships, holidays, insurance and much more</span></li>
<li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Team Events: From fitness sessions to cinema screenings and art classes, each month we hold a series of fun events which you can sign up to.</span></li>
</ul>
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