Apparel Product Development Engineer/ Designer

Department: Support Business Unit (Performance Sportswear & Intimates Apparel)Reports to: Project Manager within Support BU About RHEON LabsRHEON Labs is an ingredient technology company that develops patented strain-rate-sensitive polymer technologies designed to improve comfort, support, protection, and performance.

Our materials are integrated into products used by some of the world's leading sportswear, apparel, and protective equipment brands. The Support Business Unit specialises in the integration of RHEON™ technology into performance sportswear, working directly with global brands, garment manufacturers, and material suppliers to develop commercially viable products that deliver measurable performance benefits.

Role Overview

We are seeking a Product Developer / Designer to support the development and commercialisation of RHEON™-enabled performance sportswear and intimate apparel. This role combines product design, technical development, testing, customer engagement, and manufacturing support, taking projects from initial concept through to production.

Working closely with leading sportswear brands, garment manufacturers, athletes, universities, and internal teams, you will play a key role in developing products such as sports bras, running tights, shorts, base layers, and other performance apparel that integrate RHEON™ technology.

The role requires a combination of technical product development and creative communication skills, including the ability to generate visually compelling concepts, presentations and design narratives that help global sportswear brands visualise how RHEON™ technology can be integrated into future products.

Key Responsibilities

Product Development & Design

Generate product concepts, CAD designs, prototypes, patterns, and technical specifications

Translate customer requirements, brand design language, and performance objectives into commercially viable product solutions. Support wear-testing programmes, fit trials, product evaluations, and itera