Careers
We’re Private White V.C., the British luxury menswear brand known for crafting
the finest coats in the world. From our factory in the heart of Manchester, we
honour over a century of craftsmanship, creating investment garments using
regionally sourced, ethical materials and time-honoured techniques. Our patrons
include the likes of Cillian Murphy, Tom Hardy, Daniel Craig, Henry Cavill, and
Eddie Redmayne, to name but a few.
Manchester, Full-time
Product Developer
Can you turn creative ideas into beautiful, tangible products?
Do you thrive on the challenge of bringing design visions to life — balancing craftsmanship, precision, and commercial awareness?
If you’re as comfortable discussing fabric weights and finishing details as you are managing timelines and production plans, we’d love to hear from you.
We’re looking for a Product Developer — a meticulous, proactive individual who can bridge the gap between design and production to deliver exceptional garments for Private White V.C. and our external partners.
About us
Private White VC are a luxury menswear fashion brand based in Manchester. We take
quality, provenance and craftsmanship very seriously. Using time-honoured, uncompromising traditions and techniques to create authentic, investment garments that are built to last. Crafted using the finest regionally sourced & ethical fabrics and materials. Proud to be ‘Made in Manchester’,
our reach is global and our scope is wide.On a regular day we provide bespoke items for high profile patrons; plus off-the-peg garments from our finest, functional designs. Our retail outlet is based at our factory in the heart of Salford, where we welcome our clients for private tours, consultations and partnership events. We are a heritage brand
with a heroic story to be told. Our business model also includes a successful private label operation; manufacturing for well-respected prestigious brands across both men’s and ladies wear; and also working with businesses from corporates to hospitality SME’s supplying bespoke uniforms and high quality branded workwear. This is a growing, significant revenue stream for us.
About the role
The Product Developer will oversee the end-to-end process of delivering our Private White VC and external contract customers’ collections — from design development through to production handover.
Working closely with the Product Team, this role ensures smooth communication between design, suppliers, pattern cutters and sample machinists, to deliver a luxury product range to the highest quality standards.
Job Type: Full-time
Work Location: Office-based, Manchester
Private White V.C.
1 Cottenham Lane, Salford, Manchester, M3 7LJ
Website: www.privatewhitevc.com
Telephone: +44 (0)161 834 7521 ext 206
About you
Experience
- 4–5 years’ experience in fashion product development, ideally within luxury menswear.
- Degree in Fashion, Product Development, or a related discipline.
- Strong background in managing the product lifecycle, from concept to production.
- Experience working with UK and European manufacturers and suppliers.
Skills
- Deep understanding of luxury menswear construction, materials, and market positioning.
- Proficient in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, Excel, and Word.
- Highly organized and detail-oriented with strong administrative skills.
- Excellent communicator across design, technical, and production teams.
- Strong sense of colour, proportion, and finish.
- Basic commercial awareness (budgeting, cost tracking, invoicing).
Personal Profile
- Proactive, dependable, and collaborative.
- Calm under pressure and adaptable in a fast-paced, hands-on environment.
- Strong multitasker with excellent time management.
- Self-motivated, thorough, and driven by quality and detail.
How to Apply
Apply via recruitment@privatewhitevc.com
Deadline:
Rolling applications until the right person walks through the red door.
If the rhythm of the sewing machines is already humming in your bones, and you’ve
got the charm, creativity, and contacts to match – we’d love to hear from you.
