Designer – Belts & Fashion Accessories

Overview

Job Title:

Designer – Belts & Fashion Accessories

Position Overview:

We are seeking a highly creative and commercially driven designer with a strong understanding of brand identity and positioning. This individual will bring expertise across fashion accessories—including belts, hats, gloves, scarves, and seasonal toppers—and will play a key role in developing innovative, trend-right products that resonate with the target customer.

The ideal candidate has a sharp eye for trend, color, and material, along with strong technical design skills and the ability to translate concepts into market-ready product.

• Design & Product Development:
  Design and develop seasonal collections across belts and fashion accessories (hats, gloves, scarves, toppers)
• Create trend-right, brand-appropriate designs that align with seasonal direction and customer needs
• Develop concepts from initial inspiration through final production, ensuring consistency with brand DNA
• Trend Research & Creative Direction:
  Research global trends, materials, colors, and silhouettes to inform product direction
• Translate fashion trends into commercially viable designs
• Present seasonal concepts, mood boards, and color palettes to internal teams
• Technical Design & Execution:
  Create detailed sketches and technical flats using Adobe Illustrator
• Develop tech packs, including construction details, materials, trims, and specifications
• Partner with product development and production teams to ensure accurate execution
• Material & Color Development:
  Source and develop materials, hardware, and trims specific to belts and accessories
• Build cohesive color stories and ensure consistency across categories
• Collaborate with vendors to achieve desired quality, cost, and aesthetic
• Cross-Functional Collaboration:
  
  Work closely with merchandising, sales, and marketing teams to align product with business goals
• Incorporate feedback from sales performance and customer insights into design iterations
• Support line reviews and presentations

• 4–8+ years of design experience in belts and/or fashion accessories
• Strong portfolio demonstrating creativity, commercial awareness, and technical proficiency
• Expertise across multiple accessory categories (belts, hats, scarves, gloves, etc.)
• Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator (required); knowledge of additional Adobe Creative Suite tools preferred
• Strong sketching ability (both hand and digital)
• Deep understanding of materials, construction, and hardware for accessories

Salary: $100,000-$125,000 + Bonus