Product Developer / Garment Technologist - Reebok

TRP Recruitment ltd; Watford; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Reebok in Watford seeks a Senior Product Developer to drive apparel development from concept through bulk production. You will coordinate across menswear and womenswear with Design, Sourcing, and Production to ensure quality, timing, and cost targets are met.

Applicants should have 5+ years in apparel product development, strong garment construction knowledge, and experience with Far East suppliers. Proactive, highly organized candidates with Excel skills will excel in this role.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience in apparel Product Development across sportswear, activewear, or athleisure.
• Strong understanding of garment construction, fit development, technical fabrics, and performance apparel.
• Experience working with Far East suppliers and end-to-end product development.
• Highly organised with excellent communication and multi-season management.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel with a detail-oriented, collaborative approach.

Responsibilities

• Manage product development across menswear and womenswear from concept to bulk production.
• Collaborate with Design, Sourcing, and Production to ensure on-time delivery and quality.
• Create and maintain measurement charts, tech packs, line lists, and docs.
• Communicate daily with Far East suppliers on development, timelines, and costing.
• Attend fit sessions and manage fit comments, amendments, and sample approvals.
• Review lab dips, prints, embroideries, trims, and PP samples before production.
• Support critical path management with deadlines and milestones.
• Oversee sample management, uploads, and supplier portal approvals.

Skills

Garment technology experience

Product development

Garment construction

Fit development

Technical fabrics

Far East supplier management

Microsoft Excel

Job description

We are looking for a Senior Product Developer to join the Reebok team in Watford. Reporting to the Head of Product and Sourcing Manager, you will play a key role across men's and women's apparel, managing product development from concept through to bulk production across in-house and SMU collections, while ensuring quality, critical path, and supplier coordination are delivered to a high standard.

YOU MUST HAVE GARMENT TECHNOLOGY EXPERIENCE.

Main Responsibilities Will Include:

• Manage product development across menswear and womenswear categories from concept through to bulk production.
• Collaborate closely with Design, Sourcing, and Production teams to ensure products are delivered on time and to the required quality standards.
• Create and maintain measurement charts, tech packs, line lists, and product development documentation.
• Communicate daily with Far East suppliers regarding product development, timelines, approvals, and costing queries.
• Attend fit sessions and manage fit comments, amendments, and sample approvals across all development stages.
• Review and approve lab dips, print strike-offs, embroideries, trims, and PP samples before production.
• Support critical path management, ensuring all calendar deadlines and key milestones are achieved.
• Oversee sample management, product uploads, supplier portal administration, and production-related approvals.

Person Specification:

• Minimum 5 years' experience in apparel Product Development across sportswear, activewear, or athleisure.
• Strong understanding of garment construction, fit development, technical fabrics, and performance apparel.
• Experience working with Far East suppliers and managing end-to-end product development processes.
• Highly organised with excellent communication skills and the ability to manage multiple seasons simultaneously.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel with a proactive, detail-focused, and collaborative approach.