Job Description
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.
