We have an exciting opportunity for an Accessory Designer to join the Lucy & Yak Team!
The Accessory Designer will research, design, and deliver innovative collections of Accessories, Homeware, and gifts, aligning with our business strategy and key deadlines.
Responsibilities
1. Design and develop accessory designs focusing on brand identity, aesthetics, and functionality.
2. Collaborate with other designers to ensure accessories align with clothing, seasonal prints, and color palettes.
3. Update core lines and design new shapes across accessories, including homeware and gifting.
4. Create technical drawings, select sustainable materials, and oversee the manufacturing process.
5. Liaise with supplier partners to meet deadlines and achieve milestones within the critical path.
6. Contribute to innovation by identifying new ideas within the supply base.
7. Work with cross-functional teams, including Product Development, Garment Tech, Buyers, and Merchandisers.
8. Collaborate with the Sourcing Manager to source and develop sustainable fabrics and factories.
9. Attend design trips to research new designs and fabrications.
10. Visit existing and new suppliers to view showrooms, develop designs, and build relationships.
In more detail
1. Manage product briefings to suppliers, developing products from prototypes to pre-production samples.
2. Ensure styles are cost-effective, fit within relevant price ranges, and achieve desired margins.
3. Create accurate and detailed CADs, including BOMs.
4. Understand technical performance to ensure products are fit for purpose.
5. Attend sample review meetings.
6. Analyze current trade, identify opportunities for growth and innovation.
7. Ensure samples are correct and ready for buy sign-off.
8. Develop strong relationships with supplier partners.
9. Approve fabrics and trims for development.
10. Contribute to the supplier scorecard process and strategy.
What You Need
1. Strong accessory design skills.
2. Attention to detail.
3. Knowledge of sustainable materials.
4. Creativity.
5. Excellent communication skills.
6. Self-driven with a creative mindset.
7. Product testing knowledge.
The Details
1. Salary: £35,000 per annum.
2. Location: Brighton Office.
3. Work Schedule: 4-day/30-hour week with full-time salary.
4. See our careers homepage for perks and benefits: https://careers.lucyandyak.com/
Lucy and Yak are looking for people who share our values: curiosity, forward-looking mindset, ownership, and teamwork to build a future for themselves and Lucy & Yak.
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