Product Developer (w/m/d)

The future looks like you

With over 1,300 stores in 17 European countries and more than 27,000 employees, C&A is one of Europe’s leading fashion retailers. Every day, C&A welcomes millions of visitors to its stores in Europe and to its online shop. C&A offers high-quality and long-lasting fashion at affordable prices for all. We are building on 184 years of experience in the fashion industry and continuously modernize the company to become an omnichannel fashion retailer. Due to investment in our Sourcing and Merchandising operations, we currently have multiple opportunities for Product Developers to join us in Range and Textile focused categories including: 

Outerwear/Ski 

Adults Nightwear 

Swimwear  

Lingerie/Underwear 

Blouses 

Light woven/Woven 

Knitted/Circular Knits/Flat Knits 

Our Product Development teams are responsible for bringing life to our design concepts and delivering commercially viable product ranges and collections. In this truly pivotal and collaborative role, you will liaise with Design, Merchandising and Sourcing teams internally, and our external suppliers.  

At C&A we are driven by our values. We are united by our passion for fashion and consumers. We believe that affordable and high-quality fashion is not contradictory to caring for people & the planet. We see ourselves as an always-on learning community, always forward thinking and acting to develop our business and innovate the industry. Only when we work together as a team we can face challenges and find innovative solutions. 

This job is based from our office in Vilvoorde, Belgium and requires you to be in the office 3 days a week.

Your responsibilities

As Product Developer, you will manage the Product Development team for an assigned category, ensuring the development of assigned products and monitoring team performance and deliverables. assignments will include: 

• Manage execution of E2E calendar deliverables, ensuring sample availability and milestone adherence. 
• Monitor performance and KPIs, including design-to-cost, critical path, fabric activities, collaboration, and development ratio. 
• Operate within the sourcing strategy for the assigned category/division, addressing specific sourcing requirements. 
• Pre-screen line plans and programs for workload allocation and initial risk assessment. 
• Support collaborative development meetings between Design, Merchandising, and Technical Services; negotiate with suppliers on product costs. 

What you bring

• Passionate about Product Development through Design to Cost elements, with a degree in a Fashion or Textiles related field 
• Extensive knowledge of fabric qualities, textile processing, finishing, and dyeing/printing techniques. 
• Strong understanding of design-to-cost elements, product development, trims, accessories, and range building. 
• Proficient in PLM, with good communication, presentation, negotiation, and problem-solving skills. 
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail, effective time management, and the ability to prioritize tasks. 
• Adaptable, able to manage change, work independently, and collaborate effectively in a fast-paced environment. 
• Written and spoken English  

What we offer

• Countless learning and development opportunities via our C&A academy 
• Access to Partner Discount Scheme 
• An employee discount of 20% in C&A stores 
• Corporate pension scheme 
• Mental health and wellness program 
• An exciting job in an international and inspirational working environment 
• A positive working atmosphere and a talented team with an open feedback culture