We're Hiring: Fashion Accessories Designer Junior Designer
Manchester, UK | Full-time
Full time head office based role
Are you a creative trend-spotter with a passion for accessories? Our client is looking to recruit a talented & experienced Fashion Accessories Designer to join their growing Manchester-based design team.
They are one of the UK's leading suppliers of soft fashion accessories – hats, gloves, scarves and more – working with some of the UK's most loved retailers and global online fashion brands, including
John Lewis, Oliver Bonas, and other international partners and stocked in over 1500 independent stores across the World.
What you'll do:
Design and develop seasonal collections across hats, gloves, scarves, and other soft accessories to excite their retail clients with new accessories
Translate trend forecasts into commercially viable, on-brand designs.
Collaborate closely with buyers, merchandisers, and suppliers to meet client briefs.
Create CADs, mood boards, and technical packs for production.
Attend trend shows and research to ensure our collections remain ahead of the curve.
Travel to customer meetings, Far East, and overseas comp shops are all part of the role.
What we're looking for:
At least 3 years experience working in Fashion Accessories for the high street retailers
A degree in Fashion Design (or similar) with strong accessories experience.
A creative eye with excellent knowledge of current and emerging trends.
Strong CAD and Adobe Illustrator/Photoshop skills.
Commercial awareness and an understanding of retail and e-commerce markets.
Passionate, proactive, and detail-oriented with the ability to meet deadlines.
Why join us?
Benefits
25 days holiday (increasing to 30 based on length of service)
Monday - Thursday 8.00am-4.30pm
Friday - 8.00am - 1.00pm
Bupa Cashplan
Company pension
Be part of an innovative, fast-paced fashion supplier with global reach.
Work on exciting projects with high-profile retail partners.
Great opportunity to develop and showcase your creativity.
Friendly Manchester studio environment with room to grow.
If you're ready to make your mark in the world of fashion accessories, we'd love to hear from you
Apply now with your cv and fashion accessories portfolio