Accessories Designer & Developer: Concept to Factory

SUCCESS TALENT; Manchester; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

SUCCESS TALENT is seeking an Accessories Designer and Developer in Manchester. You will stay ahead of design trends across product areas, maintaining alignment with customer aesthetics, brand history, and seasonal direction.

You will oversee development from concept to ex-factory stage, coordinating with factories and customers on prototypes and fabric/trim sourcing. A creative fashion background with strong CAD and presentation skills is essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in design with product development.
• Strong understanding of fashion/accessories design trends.
• Ability to translate customer aesthetics into product briefs.
• Excellent presentation and drawing skills.
• Experience liaising with factories and suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Lead concept-to-completion development with factories.
• Liaise with customers on prototypes and feedback.
• Source fabrics, trims and branding for seasonal ranges.
• Ensure designs meet timelines and critical paths.
• Create technical specifications and CAD drawings for factories.

Skills

Creative mindset

Trend analysis

Product development

Tools

Illustrator

Photoshop

CAD

Job description

SUCCESS TALENT is seeking an Accessories Designer and Developer in Manchester. You will stay ahead of design trends across product areas, maintaining alignment with customer aesthetics, brand history, and seasonal direction.

You will oversee development from concept to ex-factory stage, coordinating with factories and customers on prototypes and fabric/trim sourcing. A creative fashion background with strong CAD and presentation skills is essential.