Accessories Product Developer/Designer
6 days ago
Bolton
Accessories Product Developer / Designer | North West | £33,000 - £38,000 | Retail, Hospitality & Leisure \n\nYour birthday off \nPrivate healthcare\n4% employer pension contribution (enhanced) \nLife assurance (x4 salary)\nModern office \nFree parking + EV charging\nAbility 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. \n\nThis 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.\n\nWhat You'll Be Doing:\n\nOwn your product category - driving design from concept through to production\nCreate commercial, trend-led accessory collections that customers love\nTranslate insights, trends and ideas into well-engineered, cost-effective products\nDevelop seasonal concepts including colour, materials, trims and finishes\nProduce clear CADs and tech packs that streamline sampling and production\nWork closely with Product, Merchandising and Commercial teams to align product with strategy\nCollaborate with suppliers to ensure quality, margin and timelines are delivered\nUse AI and digital tools to enhance your creative and development process\nTravel to key cities, trade shows and retail spaces to stay ahead of trends\nChampion sustainability, incorporating better materials and packaging wherever possible\n\nWhat We're Looking For:\n\n2+ years' experience in accessories design or product development\nA strong mix of creativity and commercial awareness\nConfidence to present ideas and influence decisions\nExperience designing to cost/margin targets\nSolid understanding of materials, construction and product engineering\nAbility to manage multiple projects and hit deadlines in a fast-paced environment\nProficiency in Adobe Illustrator + core business tools\nA genuine passion for trends, brands and consumer behaviourBH35884