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.