AWWG Product Manager (maternity cover)- Hackett

Who we are...

At AWWG, transformation is embedded in our DNA. Founded in 1998 under the name of Pepe Jeans Group. With headquarters in Madrid, Spain, and design offices in London and Nice, this global fashion group integrates the iconic brands Pepe Jeans London, Hackett, and Façonnable. AWWG also has the master franchisee and agency for Tommy Hilfiger (Spain and Portugal) as well as the agency for Calvin Klein, DKNY, Donna Karan, and Karl Lagerfeld (Spain and Portugal).

AWWG currently has over 3,500 points of sale, a presence in 86 countries globally, and a workforce of more than 4,500 employees of 79 nationalities. As a global retail platform, the Group is committed to constant evolution and to creating brand equity by transformation, in line with the changes, challenges, and inherent needs of the industry. The three iconic brands are unified as part of AWWG while each maintains its own strong DNA and values, built up over thirty years in the retail sector with strong design teams, product development, and brand enhancement. AWWG continuously evolves, pushing the limits and defying the status quo to create value through innovative, aspirational, and sustainable products that prioritize excellence, craftsmanship, differentiation, and quality.

The Project!

As a Product Coordinator, you will lead the development of premium outerwear collections from concept to production, ensuring each piece meets our brand's quality, commercial, and sustainability standards. You will collaborate closely with design, technical, and merchandising teams, manage supplier relationships across Europe and Asia, and drive cost, compliance, and innovation throughout the process.

What will the role entail?

• Lead the end-to-end development process for outerwear, from concept to final production, ensuring alignment with seasonal timelines, brand quality standards, and commercial viability in collaboration with design and technical teams.
• Oversee sample development and approvals, managing the fit process, critical path, and all stages from initial concept through to SMS and bulk production.
• Manage and expand the supplier base across Europe and Asia, ensuring quality, technical capability, delivery performance, and compliance, including potential periodic travel to factories and mills.
• Negotiate seasonal costs to achieve target margins, analysing cost breakdowns (materials, CMT, duties, logistics) and supporting merchandising with cost engineering and margin improvement strategies.
• Champion sustainability initiatives, integrating responsible materials such as recycled fibres and certified fabrics, and promoting low-impact production methods.
• Ensure compliance with brand standards for quality, ethical manufacturing, and environmental responsibility throughout the sourcing and production process.

What do we offer?

• Corporate Offices in London.
• Great international working environment.
• Hybrid work for some positons.
• Flexible working hours.
• Discount on the brands of the Group.
• Season Ticket Loan.
• Discount on brands of the Group.

• 4+ years' experience in menswear product development or production management,
  ideally within a premium/luxury British or European brand.
• Strong technical understanding of outerwear construction.
• Proven experience managing international supply chains, factory relationships, and margin negotiations.
• Solid knowledge of sustainable sourcing, responsible manufacturing certifications (e.g. GRS, OEKO-TEX, BCI), and circular design principles.
• Proficiency in PLM systems, Excel, and production tracking tools.
• Highly organised with strong attention to detail and an ability to manage multiple projects to tight deadlines.
• Willingness to travel to factories and suppliers, both domestic and overseas.