What’s the role about?
As our Trainee Product Developer, you’ll support the Product Development team across the full product development journey, helping to bring Reiss collections to life while building your knowledge of sourcing, suppliers, costing and product development. Working closely with Design and our supplier base, you’ll help manage development activity across fabrics, yarns, prints and garments, ensuring samples, information and critical path updates are managed accurately and on time.
This is a hands-on role where you’ll develop your understanding of the product lifecycle, from initial tech packs and costing through to samples and seasonal buy meetings. You’ll also have the opportunity to build strong supplier relationships and develop your knowledge of sustainable product development.
Who you are
- You’ll have a genuine interest in fashion product development, with some experience or understanding of product, garment, fabric or supplier processes.
- Highly organised and detail-focused, with the ability to keep trackers, systems and product information accurate and up to date.
- Proactive and persistent, with the confidence to follow up with suppliers and internal teams to keep development moving.
- A clear and confident communicator who can build positive relationships with suppliers and work effectively with Design, Product, Buying, Merchandising and Technical teams.
- Commercially aware, with an interest in understanding costing, margin and how product decisions can impact price, quality and delivery.
- Keen to learn and develop, with a collaborative approach and the ability to take ownership of tasks while supporting the wider Product Development team.
What you’ll be doing
- Supporting the Product Development team with the sourcing and development of fabrics, yarns, prints and garments, including cross-sourcing key fabrics and researching new options.
- Sending tech packs, samples and development information to suppliers, following up on costings and supporting the development of new supplier routes.
- Supporting Product Developers with costing activity, including chasing detailed breakdowns and identifying opportunities to improve product and margin.
- Managing product development trackers and Vision, ensuring costings, retail selling prices, tech packs, sample dates and other key information are accurate and up to date.
- Supporting the critical path by attending weekly progress meetings, following up on actions and ensuring development remains on track for seasonal deadlines.
- Managing the sample process by chasing proto samples, maintaining sample due dates, preparing priority lists for suppliers and logging samples as they arrive.
- Working closely with Design and Product Development to coordinate tech pack handovers, resolve development queries and prepare samples for seasonal buy meetings.
- Supporting Sustainability and wider Product teams with sustainable product development, while helping to maintain strong supplier relationships and ensure product is delivered to the required quality, margin and deadlines.
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.
- 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 Trainee 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
- Genuine interest in fashion product development
- Some experience or understanding of product, garment, fabric, or supplier processes
- Highly organised and detail-focused, with ability to maintain accurate trackers, systems, and product information
- Proactive and persistent, with confidence following up with suppliers and internal teams
- Clear and confident communication skills
- Ability to build positive supplier relationships and work collaboratively with Design, Product, Buying, Merchandising, and Technical teams
- Commercial awareness and interest in costing, margin, price, quality, and delivery
- Willingness to learn, develop, and take ownership of tasks
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.
