What’s the role about?
As our Senior Product Developer, you’ll play a key role in driving the sourcing and product development strategy across your categories, deputising for the Senior Product Development & Buying Manager when required. Working closely with Design, Buying, Merchandising and Technical teams, you’ll take ownership of the product journey from initial concept through to production, ensuring commercial, quality and critical path targets are achieved.
You’ll build strong supplier partnerships, lead on product pricing and margin, and help develop innovative product that reflects the Reiss brand DNA. This is a hands-on role for an experienced Product Developer who can confidently manage their own categories while supporting the wider team and driving product forward.
Who you are
- You’ll have strong previous experience in Product Development or Production within a fashion retail or premium brand environment.
- Commercially minded, with proven experience in cost negotiation, margin management and supplier selection.
- Highly organised with a strong understanding of the product development process and critical path management.
- A confident negotiator and communicator who can build strong, productive relationships with suppliers and internal teams.
- Proactive and solutions-focused, with the confidence to challenge, influence and make decisions to keep product moving forward.
- A collaborative team player with strong garment knowledge and a genuine interest in product, sourcing, innovation and sustainability.
What you’ll be doing
- Deputising for the Senior Product Development & Buying Manager when required, while taking ownership of sourcing and product development across your categories.
- Managing supplier relationships, including cross-costing, supplier appraisals, corrective actions and supporting the onboarding of new suppliers.
- Owning product pricing and margin across your categories, negotiating cost prices and identifying opportunities to improve product value without compromising the design vision.
- Working closely with Design and suppliers to develop new and exciting product, managing development specifications, samples and delivery dates for seasonal buy meetings.
- Managing the category critical path, monitoring key milestones and proactively escalating risks to ensure product is signed off within the required lead time.
- Working closely with Buying, Merchandising and Technical teams to ensure product progresses smoothly from development through to final delivery.
- Attending fit meetings and using your garment knowledge to advise on technical changes, cost implications and potential impact on lead times.
- Working with the Sustainability Coordinator and Fabric Coordinator to develop more sustainable fabrics and trims, while supporting the wider Reiss sustainability strategy.
What we offer
- Competitive salary and company bonus.
- Up to 65% employee discount.
- Access to exclusive sample sales.
- MetLife Virtual GP.
- Medicash health support plan.
- Workplace pension contributions.
- Enhanced parental leave policies.
- Electric Vehicle scheme via Octopus Energy.
- Cycle to Work programme.
- Season ticket travel loan.
- Annual Leave purchase.
- Access to additional Retail Discounts.
- Plus, a range of further benefits, including salary sacrifice for tax savings.
If you want to start your story at Reiss as our Senior Product Developer, don’t miss out - apply now!
At Reiss, it’s not just what we do - it’s how we do it that sets us apart. Creativity drives us forward, but it’s our shared behaviours that underpin our success. We look for individuals who embody these behaviours and bring them to life everyday:
Ambition | Accountability | Courage | Commitment | Focus | Resilience
#WeAreReiss
We recognise the importance and power of diversity within our business and, as such, we ensure that our people processes are fair, transparent and promote equality of opportunity for all candidates.
It is our pledge that candidates will not be discriminated against on the grounds of gender, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, marital status, age, race, colour, ethnic background, nationality, disability, sexual orientation, religion, religious or similar belief. Every individual will be treated with respect.
We know that some people won’t apply for a role unless they feel they meet all of the requirements listed. We want you to know that finding people who will add to our inspirational culture and have a learning mindset is incredibly important to us. Even if you feel you don’t tick all the boxes, we’d still like to hear from you.
Skills Required
- Previous experience in product development or production within a fashion retail or premium brand environment
- Experience with cost negotiation, margin management, and supplier selection
- Strong understanding of product development processes and critical path management
- Strong negotiation and communication skills with suppliers and internal teams
- Strong garment knowledge
- Interest in product, sourcing, innovation, and sustainability
What We Do
Since its creation in 1971, Reiss has established a design philosophy centred on creating modern womenswear, menswear, accessories, and childrenswear that transcends time and trends. Today, we operate as a modern fashion house, offering attainable luxury collections of unwavering elegance. Our expert creative Product teams in our Head Office and Stores, work tirelessly to dress our customers in reliable Reiss style - supported by the exceptional planning and execution of our support functions. From Logistics to IT, Finance to Marketing, every team member is dedicated to ensuring uncompromised precision, quality, service and ethics. Our people are what make our business great. We embrace every person’s individuality and build market-leading teams across Head Office and Retail globally. We nurture ambition, curiosity, creativity and authenticity. A diverse community with two purposes: the precision of our craftsmanship and dedication to our customers.
