Apparel Product Developer - Reebok

The Retail Partnership Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company as a Product Developer for both Men's and Women's apparel in Greater London. In this role, you'll support the Product Development team managing technical packs and supplier communications. Your expertise in garment construction and experience with sportswear will ensure the successful execution of dynamic collections across multiple seasons.

Qualifications

• Experience in apparel product development within sportswear or activewear.
• Proficient in Excel, Illustrator, and Photoshop.
• Strong understanding of garment construction.

Responsibilities

• Support Product Developers with day-to-day tasks and critical path activities.
• Manage supplier communications, tech packs, and approvals.
• Attend and support fit sessions, making amendments through all sample stages.

Skills

Attention to detail

Supplier communications

Garment construction

Fabric development

Technical construction

Tools

Excel

Illustrator

Photoshop

Job description

Join the Reebok team as a Product Developer across both Men's and Women's apparel. We're seeking an experienced and detail-oriented professional to help bring performance-focused collections to life across multiple seasons.

Based in Greater London, you'll be part of a dynamic trend lead and creative team, you will be involved in critical path, with excellent attention to detail across technical packs, CAD's and spec sheets.

Main Responsibilities will include:

Support the Product Developers across all day-to-day tasks and critical path activities

Manage supplier communications, tech packs, line lists, costings, and approvals

Ensure accurate CAD uploads, label compliance, and use of correct packaging for sampling and production

Collaborate with design teams to ensure product execution aligns with brand vision and calendar milestones

Create and maintain measurement charts, grade rules, and sample comment

Attend and support fit sessions, making amendments through all sample stages (Proto to SMS)

Oversee lab dip, print, embroidery, and material approvals

Coordinate with suppliers on FOB pricing and sampling timelines

Maintain organised sample storage and assist with sample preparation

Contribute to collaboration projects and cross-functional meetings

Work across multiple seasons and a wide-ranging apparel collection

Person Specifications:

Previous experience in apparel product development within sportswear or activewear (ideally men's & women's)

Proficient in Excel, Illustrator, and Photoshop; able to amend CADs and tech packs

Strong understanding of garment construction

Experience working with performance fabrics and technical constructions

Familiarity with Far East suppliers and a wholesale business model

Background in fabric development, fit, and finishing techniques

Experience with sport accessories is a plus