Senior Reebok Designer

TRP RECRUITMENT; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading sportswear company is seeking a Senior Designer to drive creative direction across key categories. The role involves leading concept development, managing design projects, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. Ideal candidates will have industry experience and a strong understanding of both performance and streetwear trends.

Qualifications

• Industry experience in sportswear design.
• Ability to manage workload and work under pressure.
• Experience in global sportswear markets.

Responsibilities

• Lead concept development and oversee CADs and tech packs.
• Manage the critical path of design work on projects.
• Research trends and maintain knowledge of sportswear trends.

Skills

Communication

Organisational skills

Trend research

Self-motivation

Teamwork

Job description

Exciting opportunity for a Senior Designer to join Reebok, a globally recognised leader in performance and lifestyle sportswear. This role focuses on driving the creative direction across key categories, combining trend-led innovation with functional design. You'll lead concept development, oversee CADs and tech packs, and collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including marketing, development, and merchandising.

The ideal candidate will bring a strong understanding of both performance and streetwear trends, experience in global sportswear markets, and a proven ability to deliver commercially successful collections.

This role is based in Watford.

Main Responsibilities Will Include:

1. Researching trends and key items seasonally
2. Managing the critical path of all design work on both mainline and SMU projects
3. Responsible for overseeing projects with designers on the team
4. Initiate original design sketches/technical specs for all the styles following the seasonal brief
5. Research and maintain knowledge of relevant sportswear trends
6. Putting together mood and trend boards
7. Keep up to date records of all design and development for each style, fabrication details and print
8. Put together spec sheets and technical packs for the designs
9. Attend fit sessions and implement changes into specs and tech packs, communicating these to relevant suppliers
10. Responsible for the content creation of seasonal catalogues
11. Attend customer meetings and work on SMU style design briefs
12. Travel to different locations when needed for meetings with clients, brand owners, and collaborators

Person Specifications:

• Industry experience
• Great communication and organisational skills
• Flexible approach to adapt to changing business needs
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment
• Self-motivated, able to manage own workload and work as part of a team
• Confident in presenting collections to customers
• Highly organised