Senior Sportswear Product Developer – Activewear

SUCCESS TALENT; Watford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

SUCCESS TALENT is recruiting a Product Developer for Reebok based in Watford. The role covers men’s and women’s sportswear, activewear and athleisure from concept to bulk sampling, coordinating with design teams and overseas suppliers to meet quality, commercial goals and deadlines.

You will manage development timelines, fittings and approvals across multiple seasonal collections, ensuring trims and production components align with brand standards and pricing discussions with suppliers.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience in apparel product development within sportswear, activewear or athleisure.
• Proven experience working across both men and women's apparel.
• Strong technical knowledge of garment construction, pattern cutting, fit and fabric development.
• Experience working with technical fabrics and performance garment construction.
• Previous experience managing suppliers and factories based in the Far East.
• Good understanding of wholesale business operations and product development processes.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Excellent communication skills and a proactive, commercially focused approach.
• Experience in sports accessories development would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Manage product development across men and women's apparel collections, including seasonal ranges and special make-up collections.
• Work closely with the design team to ensure product concepts are accurately developed and delivered to the required standards.
• Coordinate development timelines, critical paths, technical packs and supplier submissions.
• Liaise with overseas factories and suppliers to manage sampling, production requirements and delivery schedules.
• Oversee garment fit, fabric development, construction details and product specifications.
• Attend fit sessions, review samples and provide feedback throughout the development process.
• Manage approvals for lab dips, print strike-offs, embroidery and pre-production samples.
• Support supplier allocation, product costings and pricing discussions.
• Ensure trims, labels and production components meet brand requirements.
• Work collaboratively with internal teams to manage multiple seasons and product collections simultaneously.

Skills

5+ years experience

Mens & Womens wear

garment construction

tech fabrics

supplier management

wholesale process

project management

Excel proficiency

communication skills

athleisure expertise

Job description

SUCCESS TALENT is recruiting a Product Developer for Reebok based in Watford. The role covers men’s and women’s sportswear, activewear and athleisure from concept to bulk sampling, coordinating with design teams and overseas suppliers to meet quality, commercial goals and deadlines.

You will manage development timelines, fittings and approvals across multiple seasonal collections, ensuring trims and production components align with brand standards and pricing discussions with suppliers.