Create has partnered well established brand known for its beautiful craftmanship who are recruiting a Senior Designer to lead there leather goods and accessories category, including bags, small leather goods, belts, scarves, hats, jewelry, hard accessories and new categories as they grow.
This is a rare opportunity to join a small, creative team and work closely with the Chairman and Product & Supply Director, owning the design vision from concept through to prototype and handover to production. During a period of maternity cover, you will also lead the design team, working collaboratively on her return.
The role
Lead seasonal concepts, colour stories and creative direction
Design new styles, materials, leathers and hardware aligned to brand DNA
Produce high-quality CADs, specs and design packs for prototype development
Collaborate closely with Product Development to refine construction, cost and functionality
Research trends, materials and craftsmanship innovations
Present designs at pipeline and Chairman creative meetings
Visit the flagship store regularly to gain customer and retail insight
Support range building using sales data and commercial awareness
About you
An experienced Accessories Designer (5+ years), ideally within luxury leather goods
Strong knowledge of leather, fabric, metalware and product construction
Confident with Adobe Illustrator, CADs, Excel; 3D and hand sketching a plus
Creative yet commercial, with excellent attention to detail
Comfortable working directly with senior stakeholders and suppliers
Degree qualified in Fashion or Accessories Design
Strong understanding of the Brands handwriting and customer
This role requires attendance in the West Sussex office at least 3/4 days per week.