Our client is a major supplier of apparels and accessories to the high street. Due to strong growth, they are now seeking an experienced designer to join their growing accessories team.

The Role:

• Conduct research, analyse competition and gather customer requirements to assist in the development of product strategy. Identify gaps in the current offering
• Work with customer design teams to understand the needs of the customer with the aim to develop products to meet them
• Ensure initial samples and critical path deadlines are met
• Help in managing the product offer from factories in the far east
• Develop a good understanding of  factories, mills in terms of their machinery, capabilities, prices, lead times and product offerings
• Be responsible for working with fabric mills and sourcing fabric
• Apply new printing/embellishment techniques

Accessories Designer- the person:

The ideal candidate will be:

- An experienced accessories designer with experience in both shapes and graphics (manipulation/placement), categories being hats, scarves, gloves, bags, shoes, socks, hair accessories across kids , womens' and mens' areas.

-Will have experience in commercial mainstream high street product areas

- From a supplier or a retailer with at least 2-3 years experience 

If this sounds like you please apply with CV and portfolio.