Accessories Product Developer/Designer

Accessories Product Developer / Designer | North West | £33,000 - £38,000 | Retail, Hospitality & Leisure

• Your birthday off
• Private healthcare
• 4% employer pension contribution (enhanced)
• Life assurance (x4 salary)
• Modern office
• Free parking + EV charging
• Ability to have Hybrid Working

We're looking for a talented, commercially minded Accessories Designer / Product Developer to lead the creative direction of one of our clients key product areas. This is a rare opportunity to own your category end-to-end, from first concept to finished product on the shelf. You'll report into a supportive senior leader, but you'll also have the freedom to think big, act entrepreneurially, and shape the future of the range.

This is a well-established, growing business with 25+ years of success, a team of nearly 100 people, and a strong reputation in the accessories market. Based in the heart of the North West, they combine heritage with a forward-thinking, creative culture.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Own your product category - driving design from concept through to production
• Create commercial, trend-led accessory collections that customers love
• Translate insights, trends and ideas into well-engineered, cost-effective products
• Develop seasonal concepts including colour, materials, trims and finishes
• Produce clear CADs and tech packs that streamline sampling and production
• Work closely with Product, Merchandising and Commercial teams to align product with strategy
• Collaborate with suppliers to ensure quality, margin and timelines are delivered
• Use AI and digital tools to enhance your creative and development process
• Travel to key cities, trade shows and retail spaces to stay ahead of trends
• Champion sustainability, incorporating better materials and packaging wherever possible

What We're Looking For:

• 2+ years' experience in accessories design or product development
• A strong mix of creativity and commercial awareness
• Confidence to present ideas and influence decisions
• Experience designing to cost/margin targets
• Solid understanding of materials, construction and product engineering
• Ability to manage multiple projects and hit deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator + core business tools
• A genuine passion for trends, brands and consumer behaviour

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