Designer - Womens Cold Weather Accessories

TRP RECRUITMENT; Greater London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A prominent UK supplier is seeking a talented Cold Weather Accessories Designer to join them on a freelance basis in Greater London. This role involves designing seasonal collections of accessories like gloves and scarves, creating detailed specifications, and liaising with factories in the Far East. Ideal candidates will possess strong design skills, experience with UK retailers, and the ability to manage multiple projects effectively. The position requires 2-3 days of work per week, and flexibility to travel for meetings in London.

Qualifications

• Strong background in cold-weather accessories like gloves, scarves, and beanies.
• Experience with UK high street retailers, particularly New Look is beneficial.
• Proficient in creating detailed tech packs and CADs.

Responsibilities

• Design seasonal collections of cold-weather accessories.
• Create high-standard tech packs and specification sheets.
• Collaborate with the in-house team to interpret fashion trends.

Skills

CAD design

Adobe Creative Suite

Cold-weather accessories design

Effective communication

Organizational skills

Job description

We are seeking a talented and fashion-focused Cold Weather Accessories Designer to join the team for a successful UK Supplier on an ongoing freelance basis. You will work 2-3 days per week, supporting the development of seasonal and trend-led product ranges for major UK high street retailers. This is an excellent opportunity for a self-motivated designer with strong commercial awareness and proven experience in cold-weather accessories.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop cohesive seasonal collections across gloves, scarves, beanies, faux fur accessories, and other cold-weather soft accessories.
• Create detailed tech packs, CADs and specification sheets to a high standard.
• Work closely with the in‑house team to interpret trends and deliver fashion‑forward, commercially viable product.
• Liaise confidently with Far East factories, ensuring clarity on design intent, materials, construction, and technical requirements.
• Ensure all designs meet buyer briefs, costing requirements, and production timelines.
• Contribute to range builds, sample reviews, and product development meetings (London‑based when required).
• Maintain organised workflow, version control, and file management across multiple projects.

Person Specification

• Strong background in cold‑weather accessories (gloves, scarves, beanies, faux fur, etc.).
• Experience working with UK high street retailers; New Look experience is an advantage.
• Clear fashion‑led design handwriting with trend awareness.
• Strong skills in CAD design, Adobe Creative Suite, and creating detailed tech packs.
• Confident communicator able to liaise effectively with Far East factories.
• Highly organised, efficient, and able to manage workload independently.
• Flexible, adaptable, and comfortable working in a fast‑paced environment.
• Able to travel to London for meetings when required.