Apparel Product Developer - Reebok

TRP RECRUITMENT; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company as a Product Developer for Men's and Women's apparel in Greater London. You will support product development across multiple seasons, manage supplier communications, and ensure product execution aligns with brand vision. Ideal candidates have experience in sportswear, are detail-oriented, and proficient in tools like Excel and Illustrator.

Qualifications

• Experience in apparel product development within sportswear or activewear.
• Strong understanding of garment construction and performance fabrics.

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 ensure product execution aligns with brand vision.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Collaboration

Communication

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