Accessories Product Developer/Designer
| Job Type | Permanent |
| Location | Bolton, Greater Manchester |
| Area | North West, UK |
| Sector | Retail Operations - OtherFashion Design, Production & Wholesale - Design |
| Salary | GBP33000 - GBP38000 per annum + Benefits |
| Currency | GBP |
| Start Date | ASAP |
| Advertiser | Zachary Daniels |
| Job Ref | BBBH35884_1775741453 |
- Description
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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