Senior Designer - Leather goods and Accessories

Create has partnered well established brand known for its beautiful craftmanship.

West Sussex | 4 days in office

Senior Designer to lead our leather goods and accessories category, including bags, small leather goods, belts, scarves, hats, jewelry, hard accessories and new categories as we grow.

This is a rare opportunity to join a small, creative team and work closely with our Chairman and Product & Supply Director, owning the design vision from concept through to prototype and handover to production. During a period of maternity cover, you will also lead the design team, working collaboratively on her return.

• Lead seasonal concepts, colour stories and creative direction
• Design new styles, materials, leathers and hardware aligned to brand DNA
• Produce high-quality CADs, specs and design packs for prototype development
• Collaborate closely with Product Development to refine construction, cost and functionality
• Research trends, materials and craftsmanship innovations
• Present designs at pipeline and Chairman creative meetings
• Visit the flagship store regularly to gain customer and retail insight
• Support range building using sales data and commercial awareness

• An experienced Accessories Designer (5+ years), ideally within luxury leather goods
• Strong knowledge of leather, fabric, metalware and product construction
• Confident with Adobe Illustrator, CADs, Excel; 3D and hand sketching a plus
• Creative yet commercial, with excellent attention to detail
• Comfortable working directly with senior stakeholders and suppliers
• Degree qualified in Fashion or Accessories Design
• Strong understanding of the Brandshandwriting and customer

This role requires attendance in the West Sussex office at least 3/4 days per week.