Designer - Womens Cold Weather Accessories

The Retail Partnership Ltd; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading UK design supplier is seeking a talented Cold Weather Accessories Designer to work on an ongoing freelance basis. The role involves designing and developing seasonal collections for products like gloves, scarves, and beanies. Candidates should have a strong background in cold-weather accessories and experience with UK high street retailers. Strong CAD design and organisational skills are essential for managing multiple projects efficiently. This opportunity offers flexible work on a part-time basis, supporting major fashion retailers.

Qualifications

• Strong background in cold-weather accessories (gloves, scarves, beanies).
• Experience working with UK high street retailers; New Look experience is a plus.
• Ability to create detailed tech packs and CADs.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop seasonal collections for cold-weather accessories.
• Create tech packs, CADs, and specification sheets.
• Liaise with Far East factories to ensure design clarity.

Skills

CAD design

Adobe Creative Suite

Strong commercial awareness

Effective communication

Organisation

Trend awareness

Job description

Designer - Womens Cold Weather Accessories

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

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

Person Specification

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