Product Development Coordinator - Fashion Merchandise

We are Universal Music Group UK - the UK's leading music-based entertainment company. We exist to shape culture through the power of artistry. We help UK artists produce, distribute and promote the most critically acclaimed and commercially successful music to inspire and entertain fans at home and around the world.

AMS is a global workforce solutions partner committed to creating inclusive, dynamic, and future-ready workplaces. We help organisations adapt, grow, and thrive in an ever-evolving world by building, shaping, and optimising diverse talent strategies.

We partner with UMG UK to support their contingent hiring processes. Acting as an extension of their Talent Acquisition Team, we connect them with skilled interim and temporary professionals, fostering workplaces where everyone can contribute and succeed.

On behalf of UMG, we are looking for a Product Development Coordinator - Fashion Merchandise for a Day Rate Contract that will run to December 2026 based in London. Please note this is a hybrid working model, Mon-Thur in office, Friday working from home.

How we LEAD:

The Product Development Coordinator supports the Product Development team and Director in day to day administrative and technical tasks. From concept inception through to sample sealing and hand off to Production, this role is crucial in the smooth and efficient running of development and approvals across UK Ecommerce, Tour, Retail and special projects.

The Product Development Coordinator will work closely with the UK and US Production teams to ensure the sampling critical path is maintained and adhered to, and work with suppliers to manage workflow of sample comments and new fabric developments. The Product Development Coordinator will work on a diverse range of product, across printed apparel, bespoke cut & sew, knitwear, accessories and trinkets.

How you'll CREATE:

Be Organised

• Manage sampling critical paths across multiple workstreams, ensuring timely submissions and approvals
• Drive compliance to Best Practice across the vendor supply chain during product development
• Coordinate incoming/outgoing samples and prepare for internal review
• Ensure accurate sample labelling, hangtags and product details
• Maintain PLM data integrity as a Super User
• Track and update vendor outreach and supplier records

Be Analytical

• Produce monthly reports on UK supplier KPIs and performance
• Support bulk production QC checks against approved specs
• Track and report QC pass/fail rates, providing feedback to vendors

Be Collaborative

• Follow up with vendors on samples, strike-offs and fabrics in line with timelines
• Support cross-functional teams with approvals, feedback and development updates
• Participate in weekly product development meetings, capturing actions and fit comments
• Assist in identifying new vendors aligned to business needs
• Support sourcing strategy, sustainability initiatives and trend-led product development
• Build strong relationships with internal teams and suppliers
• Provide administrative and project support as required

Be Innovative

• Maintain garment, trim and packaging specification libraries in PLM
• Engage in learning and development to grow skills and knowledge

Bring your VIBE:

• Highly skilled in Excel and Outlook. Able to create reports and comfortable using Pivot/Look Up functionality.
• Experience working in a PLM system, Centric PLM advantageous.
• Experience working within a Product Development and ideally Sourcing department for a brand or retailer.
• Understanding of basic tech packs, garment construction, fabrications, and print techniques.
• Understanding of the Music Merchandise business advantageous but not essential.
• Must be extremely detail orientated and diligent.
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple priorities and workflows.
• Must be able to think independently and problem solve.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging at UMG UK

The best way to flourish in our ever-changing industry is to create a team that truly reflects the incredible diversity of our artist roster and society.

We're committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone can belong, thoughtfully express themselves and bring something unique to our creative journey and our shared passion for music.

Our diversity sets the stage for the creativity, collaboration and innovation that make our artists successful. Here, we want everyone to be seen, supported, valued, respected, and ensure contributions are appreciated and actioned where appropriate.

Next Steps

If you are interested in applying for this position and meet the criteria outlined above, please click the link to apply and we will contact you with an update in due course.

We can only accept workers operating via an Umbrella or PAYE engagement model.

Please note that for the duration of this assignment you will be working as an external resource engaged by AMS.