Reebok Apparel Product Developer - SMU

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Talent Acquisition Executive – Fashion Design, Production, Technical, Retail and Head Office at TRP Recruitment ltd

We manage a portfolio of leading lifestyle and performance brands, which is rapidly expanding. We are looking for a Product Developer to join our central London office, working across menswear and womenswear collections.
This is a unique opportunity to lead product development for Reebok\’s European SMU collections, in collaboration with top-tier retailers such as ASOS, ZALANDO, URBAN OUTFITTERS, and SNIPES.
The role requires someone highly independent, organised, and proactive, capable of bringing products to life from concept through to production.
Main Responsibilities Will Include:

• End-to-End Product Development: Lead the full lifecycle of SMU collections for menswear and womenswear, from concept to final product, including managing buyer relationships and approvals
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with design, internal teams, and factories to bring concepts to life and ensure alignment with brand and quality standards
• Project & Calendar Management: Own seasonal development timelines, build and maintain T&A plans, and manage multiple SMU projects to meet retailer deadlines
• Production Oversight: Manage the entire production process from proto to warehouse delivery, maintaining WIP reports and ensuring timely execution
• Supplier & Cost Management: Liaise with offshore factories, handle material/trim development, negotiate costs, and maintain accurate wholesale and margin records
• Technical Development & Fit: Create tech packs and measurement charts, lead fit sessions, and ensure consistent sizing and quality across samples
• Sample & Documentation Coordination: Handle sample logistics, maintain records and approvals, and ensure all documentation is accurate and up to date
• Quality Control & Issue Resolution: Troubleshoot QC issues with suppliers, support production handovers, and ensure final product meets standards before delivery

Person Specification:

• Previous experience of experience in an apparel product development role within sportswear and streetwear across both men\’s and women\’s categories
• Proven experience working on SMU collections and collaborating with key retailers
• Proven experience managing buyer relationships, addressing product-related queries, and following through on feedback
• Solid technical knowledge of garment construction, with an understanding of pattern cutting
• A strong background in costing, margin negotiation, and pricing strategy
• Direct experience working with Far East suppliers and managing offshore production
• A high level of proficiency in Microsoft Excel and high familiarity with cost/pricing formulas and margin targets
• Highly organised, proactive, and self-sufficient, with the ability to manage multiple timelines under pressure
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, both written and verbal

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Product Management, Production, and Quality Assurance

• Industries

  Retail Apparel and Fashion

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