Accessories Designer

BM Fashions Group; Leicester; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

BM Fashions Group is seeking a creative Accessories Designer to join our UK team. You will design and develop trend-led accessory collections across licensed brands for UK and international retailers.

You will combine strong design skills with technical product knowledge, collaborating with licensors, customers and overseas suppliers to deliver market-ready products from concept through production.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' experience in accessories design and product development.
• Strong portfolio showing creativity and technical expertise.
• Experience with bags, backpacks, headwear and lifestyle accessories.
• Proficient in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop, CADs and tech packs.
• Willingness to travel internationally.

Responsibilities

• Trend research and creative direction to develop innovative collections.
• Design and range development with CADs, artwork and specs across categories.
• Translate licensor assets and brand identities into products for UK and international retailers.
• Present trend concepts and ranges to customers and internal teams.
• Work with overseas suppliers to develop samples and maintain design integrity.
• Apply knowledge of materials and manufacturing to deliver quality products.
• Design within target costs and quality requirements, supporting value engineering.
• Ensure licensor requirements and safety standards are met.
• Manage multiple briefs and development timelines with stakeholders.

Skills

Accessories design

Trend research

CAD & tech packs

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

Materials knowledge

Overseas suppliers

Brand licensing

Communication

Travel willingness

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

Job description

We are seeking a creative, commercially driven Accessories Designer to join our UK team. The role will focus on designing and developing innovative, trend-led accessories collections across a portfolio of licensed brands for UK and international retailers.

The successful candidate will combine strong creative skills with technical product knowledge, working closely with customers, licensors and overseas suppliers to deliver commercially relevant products from concept through to production.

Key Responsibilities

• Trend Research & Creative Direction: Research seasonal trends, materials, colours and competitor activity to develop innovative, commercially relevant collections.
• Design & Range Development: Create original accessories concepts, CADs, artwork and technical specifications across multiple categories, tailored to retailer briefs and licensed brand identities.
• Licensed Brand Interpretation: Translate licensor assets, style guides and brand identities into contemporary products that appeal to target consumers.
• Customer Presentations: Confidently present trend concepts, product ranges and design developments to customers and internal stakeholders.
• Product Development & Sampling: Work closely with overseas suppliers, primarily in China, to develop samples, review prototypes and maintain design integrity through production.
• Materials & Manufacturing: Apply strong knowledge of materials, construction, trims and manufacturing techniques to deliver quality products.
• Commercial Awareness: Design within target costs, retail price points and quality requirements, supporting value engineering and product innovation.
• Quality & Compliance: Collaborate with relevant teams to ensure products meet licensor requirements and applicable UK and European safety standards.
• Project Management: Manage multiple briefs and development timelines, collaborating effectively with customers, licensors and internal teams.

Skills & Experience

• Minimum 3 years' experience in accessories design and product development.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating creativity, commercial awareness and technical expertise.
• Experience across categories such as bags, backpacks, headwear, cold-weather accessories and lifestyle products.
• Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop, including CADs and technical packs.
• Strong understanding of materials, construction methods, sampling and manufacturing processes.
• Experience working with overseas factories and suppliers.
• Confident communication and presentation skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects.
• Understanding of product costing, quality requirements and critical path management.
• Experience working with licensed brands and UK or European retailers is advantageous.
• Willingness to travel internationally, including factory visits where required.