Accessories Designer

Kai Collective; City Of London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A fashion brand in London is seeking an experienced Accessories Designer to help shape their new category of bags, jewellery, and hats. You will design unique pieces that align with the brand's aesthetic while working closely with the team from concept to sample stage. Ideal candidates should have a strong portfolio, experience with manufacturers, and be inspired by culture and identity. This is a 3-month fixed-term contract, with the possibility of extension.

Qualifications

• Strong, directional portfolio showcasing accessories (bags and jewellery are key).
• Experience working with manufacturers and suppliers.
• Good understanding of the Kai Collective brand and community.

Responsibilities

• Design bags and jewellery aligned with brand aesthetic.
• Research trends, materials, and silhouettes for design direction.
• Create initial concepts, moodboards, sketches, and technical drawings.
• Develop detailed tech packs for sampling and production.
• Source materials and manufacturing partners where possible.
• Review prototypes and samples, providing feedback for improvements.
• Maintain understanding of accessory trends relating to customer positioning.

Skills

Strong directional portfolio showcasing accessories

Merging aesthetics with functionality

Inspired by fashion, art, culture, and identity

Experience with manufacturers and suppliers

Confidence in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop

Highly organised and self-motivated

Understanding of the Kai Collective brand

Education

Experience with 3D or CAD design

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

Job description

About Kai Collective

Kai Collective is a London‑based fashion brand known for combining elevated design with thoughtful storytelling. We create pieces that help women feel like the most powerful version of themselves. With our signature prints and flattering silhouettes, we’ve built a global community that celebrates confidence, culture, and individuality.

The Role

As we expand into accessories, we’re looking for a visionary Accessories Designer to help bring our vision to life focusing mainly across bags, jewellery and hats. This is an exciting opportunity to shape a new category within a growing, culture‑driven brand.

You’ll be responsible for designing bold, unique, and commercially viable accessories that feel distinctly Kai. From concept to sample stage, you’ll work closely with our team to create standout pieces that complement our ready‑to‑wear collections and speak to our audience.

This is a fixed‑term contract of 3 months, with the possibility of extension depending on project needs and performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Design bags and jewellery that are aligned with Kai Collective’s aesthetic, values, and storytelling approach.
• Research trends, materials, and silhouettes to inform and inspire design direction.
• Create initial concepts, moodboards, sketches, and technical drawings.
• Develop detailed tech packs for sampling and production.
• Source and recommend materials and manufacturing partners where possible.
• Review prototypes and samples, providing clear feedback for improvements to manufacturers.
• Maintain a strong understanding of accessory trends and how they relate to our customer and market positioning.

Skills

• Have a strong, directional portfolio showcasing accessories (bags and jewellery are key).
• Understand how to merge aesthetics with functionality in a way that still feels fun and elevated.
• Are deeply inspired by fashion, art, culture, and identity.
• Have experience working with manufacturers and suppliers.
• Are confident in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop (or similar design tools).
• Are highly organised, self‑motivated, and comfortable working independently.
• Have a good understanding of the Kai Collective brand and community - or are excited to get to know them.

Must Have

• Experience with 3D or CAD design.

Nice to Have

• Previous work with emerging or independent fashion brands.
• Passion for building thoughtful, sustainable design processes.

To Apply

Please send your CV, portfolio (showcasing relevant work), and why you’d love to design for KAI to [e-mail]. Applications without a portfolio will not be considered.