Job Description
Lifestyle Sportswear & Fitness Apparel Designer
Location: Watford, UK
Brand: Reebok
Our client, Reebok, is seeking an exceptionally talented Lifestyle Sportswear & Fitness Apparel Designer to join their vibrant and fast-paced design team in Watford. This is a fantastic opportunity to help shape the creative direction of a globally recognised brand across both lifestyle and performance categories.
Key Responsibilities
* Design seasonal lifestyle and fitness apparel ranges, including outerwear, knitwear, graphic tees, denim, basics, and headwear.
* Conduct seasonal research on trends, key items, colours, fabrics, and themes aligned to the creative brief.
* Generate original design sketches and technical specifications across all styles.
* Create mood boards, colour palettes, and trend presentations.
* Maintain strong knowledge of sportswear trends and Reebok’s design heritage to advise on silhouettes, fabric choices, and finishings.
* Collaborate with the Head of Design and Sales team to build commercial and creative collections.
* Develop and maintain accurate tech packs, spec sheets, and development files for all styles.
* Attend fit sessions, implement revisions, and communicate updates to suppliers.
* Manage sample deliveries and keep the design space organised.
* Create content for seasonal catalogues and internal presentations.
* Travel as needed for supplier meetings, collaborations, and brand presentations.
Requirements
* Minimum 3 years of experience designing lifestyle/activewear/fitness apparel.
* Strong understanding of the Reebok brand, market, and customer.
* Highly proficient in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop.
* Confident presenting a strong, relevant portfolio.
* Degree in Fashion Design or related field.
The Package
* Salary: Competitive / Market Rate
* Holiday: 33 days (including Bank Holidays)
* Pension: Employer contribution provided.