Sportswear Designer - Reebok in Watford

Reebok is currently seeking a talented and passionate Apparel Designer to join their dynamic and innovative creative team in a permanent position based at their Watford office. This is an exciting opportunity for a designer who thrives in a fast-paced, performance-driven environment and is eager to contribute to the development of forward-thinking, trend-led activewear collections. The role offers the chance to work closely with a globally recognised brand, collaborating with cross-functional teams to bring fresh ideas to life and help shape the future of Reebok\’s apparel line. This position is ideal for someone with a strong eye for detail, a passion for sportswear and streetwear trends, and the ability to translate creative vision into commercially viable products.

Main Responsibilities Will Include:

• Researching trends and key items seasonally.
• Prepare relevant and creative research on themes, colours and fabrics based on the seasonal brief.
• Initiate original design sketches/technical specs for all the styles following the seasonal brief.
• Research and maintain knowledge of relevant sportswear trends and history to advise on silhouettes, finishes and suitability of fabrics etc.
• Putting together mood and trend boards.
• Working closely with the Sales Team and the Head of Design to range build seasonally and helping on the daily workload wherever needed.
• Put together spec sheets and technical packs for the designs.
• To follow range plans and critical paths and ensure that all deadlines are respected and strictly adhered to.
• Attending fit session and implement changes into specs and tech packs. Communicate the changes to the relevant suppliers.
• Being responsible for the delivery of the development samples within given timeline and for their organisation and storage within the office space.
• Responsible for the content creation of seasonal catalogues.
• Attend customer meetings and work on SMU style design briefs.
• Travel to different location when needed for meeting with clients, brands owner, collaborators.

Person Specifications:

• 2 years\’ minimum industry experience
• Great communication and organisational skills.
• Flexible approach to be able to adjust to changing needs of the business.
• Used to working under pressure and in a fast pace environment.
• Self-motivated, able to manage own workload and be a team player.
• Confident communicator and highly organised.