Accessories Product Developer / Designer | North West | £33,000 – £38,000 | Retail, Hospitality & Leisure
Your birthday offPrivate healthcare4% employer pension contribution (enhanced)Life assurance (x4 salary)Modern officeFree parking + EV chargingAbility 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 productionCreate commercial, trend-led accessory collections that customers loveTranslate insights, trends and ideas into well-engineered, cost-effective productsDevelop seasonal concepts including colour, materials, trims and finishesProduce clear CADs and tech packs that streamline sampling and productionWork closely with Product, Merchandising and Commercial teams to align product with strategyCollaborate with suppliers to ensure quality, margin and timelines are deliveredUse AI and digital tools to enhance your creative and development processTravel to key cities, trade shows and retail spaces to stay ahead of trendsChampion sustainability, incorporating better materials and packaging wherever possible
What We’re Looking For:
2+ years’ experience in accessories design or product developmentA strong mix of creativity and commercial awarenessConfidence to present ideas and influence decisionsExperience designing to cost/margin targetsSolid understanding of materials, construction and product engineeringAbility to manage multiple projects and hit deadlines in a fast-paced environmentProficiency in Adobe Illustrator + core business toolsA genuine passion for trends, brands and consumer behaviourBH35884…