Careers at Curious Universe
We are an equal opportunities employer with a flexible approach. Hiring the right team is of paramount importance to us so we work with all employees to ensure they can ‘Work Where they Work Best’. Our hybrid working solution allows us to cater to the different needs of our workforce whilst still providing outstanding service to our customers. Both yours and the business’s needs will be discussed at interview to reach a mutually beneficial working schedule.
We are always keen to hear from people wishing to work with us so please review our current job vacancies below.
Junior Product Developer
Purpose of the Role
The Junior Product Developer is responsible for managing a list of titles and finalising the product specification to hand over to the Procurement team. Working closely with the Head of Product Development they will source materials and components that are fit for purpose and offer value for money. They will also support the Senior Product Developers and Product Development Lead on more complex projects and general department admin duties.
Main Responsibilities
- Attend Creative Briefings and work closely with the Creative team to clarify product specifications that are fit for purpose and cost effective.
- Under the guidance of the Senior developers, negotiate with suppliers to achieve the best costs and schedules available for each title and ensure they are suitable for CU customer requirements.
- Draft POs and ensure a smooth handover of information to the Procurement and Production teams and working to reduce the number of outstanding spec details.
- Liaise between Publishing, Procurement, Sales, Production and Shipping departments to resolve queries.
- Maintain and build supplier relationships, attending calls as required.
- Maintain quality of data (e.g clear and consistent spec details) as it flows through the team and wider departments.
- Keep new development on track and in line with the Critical Date Path. Ensuring supplier approaches are sent out in a timely manner; dummies are delivered in time for review; and escalating titles falling behind schedule.
- Manage tracking data, circulation and approvals of product dummies.
- Support the Dev team in terms of the management of samples and postal deliveries ensuring that samples are ready for key internal and external business meetings.
- Work with the Senior developers to challenge product specifications where environment and sustainability could be an issue, seek alternatives. Build an awareness of compliance requirements for titles flowing through the team.
Skills & Experience
- Product development desirable
- Supplier liaisons
- Experience with overseas suppliers a benefit
- Negotiation experience desirable
- Scheduling and time management
- Confidence and a good communicator
- Initiative, honesty and integrity
- Positive can-do attitude within a fast-changing environment
- A Team Player
What We Offer
- An opportunity to work with a creative and passionate team dedicated to producing exceptional products.
- A flexible working environment with opportunities for professional growth.
Competitive compensation and benefits package.