Accessories Product Developer/Designer
il y a 13 jours
Rochdale
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 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 possibleWhat 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