Trainee Product Developer Womenswear

Reiss Ltd.; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - GBP 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fashion retailer in Greater London is seeking a motivated Trainee Product Developer. This entry-level role provides hands-on experience in product development by working closely with designers and suppliers. Key responsibilities include managing tech packs, supporting product developers, and assisting with sustainability initiatives. Ideal candidates are organized, detail-oriented, and eager to learn about the fashion industry. A competitive salary and company bonuses are offered, along with employee discounts and additional workplace benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary and company bonus

Up to 65% employee discount

Access to exclusive sample sales

Wellbeing services

Health support plan

Workplace pension contributions

Enhanced parental leave

Electric Vehicle scheme

Cycle to Work programme

Season ticket travel loan

Qualifications

• Eager to learn about product development and the fashion industry.
• Comfortable working with spreadsheets and trackers.
• Able to prioritize and manage multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Log new tech packs on trackers and keep updated.
• Support Product Developers with queries and sample timelines.
• Monitor sample deliveries and ensure correct handover.
• Assist with supplier costings and analyze margins.
• Support sustainability initiatives with CSR team.

Skills

Highly organized

Excellent attention to detail

Clear communicator

Proactive and adaptable

Job description

Overview

What’s the role about?

We’re looking for a motivated and detail-focused Trainee Product Developer to join our team. This is an entry-level role designed to give you hands-on experience in product development, supporting the journey of garments from initial concept through to delivery. You’ll work closely with designers, suppliers, and internal teams, gaining a strong understanding of costings, sourcing, and sustainability while building the foundations for a successful career in fashion product development.

Who you are

• Highly organised, with excellent attention to detail.
• A clear communicator who enjoys working with different teams.
• Curious and eager to learn about product development and the fashion industry.
• Comfortable working with spreadsheets, trackers, and systems.
• Able to prioritise and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Proactive, adaptable, and enthusiastic about problem-solving.

What you’ll be doing

• Logging new tech packs on trackers and keeping them updated with changes.
• Supporting Product Developers by following up on queries and sample timelines.
• Monitoring sample deliveries, logging them in, and ensuring they are handed over to the right teams.
• Updating costing databases with fabric information and initial supplier costings.
• Assisting with chasing supplier costings and learning how to analyse margins.
• Keeping systems updated with costings and retail prices to support critical path management.
• Helping communicate with suppliers, supporting fabric sourcing, and assisting in developing new options under PD guidance.
• Supporting sustainability initiatives by helping collect certifications and exploring new practices with the CSR team.

What we’ll do for you

• Competitive salary and company bonus.
• Up to 65% employee discount.
• Access to exclusive sample sales.
• Aviva DigiCare+ wellbeing services.
• 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.
• Plus further workplace benefits.

If you want to start your story at Reiss as our Trainee Product Developer don’t miss out - apply now!

#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.