We are looking for an Assistant or Junior Accessories Designer to join a dynamic and passionate Design team based in High Wycombe. Depending on your area of strength, product areas may include leather bags and small leather goods, scarves, cold weather accessories, shoes and jewellery.
The role is suitable for an Assistant Designer, working 4 days a week in the office, full time or an Established Designer working full time or part time 2 to 3 days a week in the office.
This is a 12 month fixed term contract.
Salary is dependant on experience
The Role:
* Under the direction of the Design Manager, you will research, interpret and design ranges in line with the Clients handwriting
* Presenting ideas to the Design & Buying teams each season
* Demonstrating a good knowledge of fabrics/hardware etc
* Spec drawings to a high standard
* Reviewing and fitting samples with Buyer
* Visiting key suppliers to action new samples
* Shopping ideas for new shapes/trims etc. and have a commercial awareness of key competitors
To join our vibrant business:
* You have proven experience as an Assistant Accessories Designer, minimum 2 years in a similar role
* You have experience working in-house for a brand
* You can demonstrate your ability in hand drawn designs, as well as Photoshop and/or illustrator
* You are passionate about creative design, with a strong brand focus and keen commercial eye
* You have excellent communication skills and build relationships across the business with a proactive nature
* You work at pace and are comfortable adapting to unforeseen change
You will be rewarded with:
* Competitive starting salary and great career prospects in a fast-paced and growing business
* 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays and a day off on your birthday
* Company-funded private health insurance and access to Smart Health
* Life assurance
* Discretionary bonus scheme
* 50% staff discount
* Summer hours - 3pm finishes every Friday throughout June, July & August
* Bespoke induction support and ongoing development to help you thrive in your new role
* A welcoming and inspiring work-environment - take advantage of Yoga classes, social activities, an early finish on pay day and more
Please include examples of work and/or your portfolio in your application.