Apparel Product Developer - Reebok

The Retail Partnership Ltd; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company as a Product Developer focusing on both Men's and Women's apparel. You will support a creative team in managing product development, ensuring quality and compliance throughout the process. This role requires experience in sportswear and proficiency in tools like Excel and Illustrator.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in apparel product development within sportswear or activewear.
• 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.
• Collaborate with design teams to align product execution with brand vision.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Collaboration

Communication

Tools

Excel

Illustrator

Photoshop

Job description

Salary: Up to £0.00 per annum + Competitive Salary

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