Senior Accessories Designer

About the Company:

We’re looking for a talented and experienced Multi Product Accessories Designer to join our growing wholesale team with a minimum of 5 years’ experience. Prior experience within a similar role is a necessity.

About the Role:

Responsibilities:

• Working with our design manager in setting general trend direction.

• Working with major retailers to design and product develop; specialising in non clothing - bags, jewellery, hydration, tech, gifting and beauty.

• Creating bespoke packaging for products designed.

• Developing unique and creative ranges from initial mood board to final product.

• Drawing up CADs predominately via Adobe Illustrator and then turning these into functional and technical design packs to be sent off to our suppliers to be made.

• Liaising closely with our suppliers in the Far East in ensuring products are developed correctly.

• Keeping a critical path and tracking/monitoring the product development process.

• Taking ownership of your accounts and working efficiently to meet deadlines.

• Conducting competitor research

• Closely working with other stakeholders in the business including wholesale account managers and our production team.

• Uploading designs for approvals on licensing systems

• Flagging issues and resolving technical design queries

• Assistance with ad-hoc projects.

Qualifications:

• A minimum 5 years’ experience in a design role ideally at a brand/retailer.

• Creative with a commercial eye.

• Strong within print and graphic design.

• Ideally would have experience working with licensed ranges.

• Highly proficient in Adobe packages with a strong emphasis on Adobe Illustrator,

• An understanding of the design and development process with experience working with Far East suppliers.

• Understanding on how to prioritise workload and complete tasks in a timely manner.

• A motivated team player with a positive attitude, willingness to learn and happy to work across different product categories

The Skinnydip Experience – what we can offer you

• A platform to showcase your talent and have your designs in major retailers across the world.

• Progression and career development.

• A fun and relaxed office environment – just check out our TikTok!

• Unlimited Paid Holiday – yes that is correct!

• Flexi time – start early/finish early or start later/finish later

• Up to 50 WFH days a year

• Regular company social events.

• Wine Time every Friday afternoon