Senior Jewellery Designer - 3 Month Contract

H & M Hennes & Mauritz Gruppe; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading company in the fashion industry is seeking a Senior Jewellery Designer for a temporary 3-month contract in London. This role involves leading the creative direction for jewellery and sunglasses, ensuring alignment with the brand's values of functionality and quality. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in design, a passion for sustainable practices, and a strong portfolio showcasing their work.

Benefits

25% staff discount on all H&M Group brands

Up to 25 days holiday

Discounted gym membership

Cycle to work scheme

Employee assistance via retail trust

Qualifications

• Significant experience designing jewellery and/or sunglasses, ideally within a premium or luxury brand.
• Proficient in product fitting with advanced technical knowledge of jewellery design and construction.
• Excellent eye for proportion, detail, and finish.

Responsibilities

• Design jewellery and sunglasses collections from concept to completion.
• Research trends, materials, and customer insights for product development.
• Work collaboratively with buying, development, and design teams.

Skills

Jewellery Design

Sunglasses Design

Sustainable Design

Team Collaboration

Trend Research

Job description

Senior Jewellery Designer - 3 Month Contract

We are looking for a Senior Designer in Jewellery and Sunglasses to join the COS design team on a temporary 3-month contract. You will lead the creative direction of the category, delivering premium, modern accessories that complement the COS womenswear collection and reflect our brand values of functionality, timelessness, and quality. This role can be flexible to work 3/4 days per week in our London Head Office and must be able to start at the end of June 2025.

Key Responsibilities

• Design jewellery and sunglasses collections from concept to completion, aligned with COS’s seasonal vision and customer expectations.
• Build a considered and commercial assortment that contributes to a complete, layered wardrobe.
• Research trends, materials, and customer insights to inform innovative and sustainable product development.
• Ensure your category has a clear identity within the womenswear & menswear assortment, and drive its evolution seasonally.
• Work collaboratively with buying, development, and wider design teams to ensure consistency, quality, and timely execution.
• Provide a high level of awareness and knowledge of current and future trends to enhance the design quality of the department.

Alignment to our company values is essential for all new joiners. Our values emphasize open-mindedness, curiosity, daring to be different, constant improvement, ownership, and trust. These values define who we are, what we stand for, and how we act.

Additional Requirements

• Significant experience designing jewellery and/or sunglasses, ideally within a premium or luxury brand.
• Proficient in product fitting with advanced technical knowledge of jewellery design and construction.
• Excellent eye for proportion, detail, and finish.
• Confident team player and communicator, comfortable in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
• Passion for sustainable design and innovation.
• Genuine interest in the COS brand.

Please include a portfolio or examples of your work showcasing jewellery and/or sunglasses design suited to the COS aesthetic.

Contract Details

This is a part-time, temporary 3-month contract based at our Head Office in London.

We offer attractive benefits and extensive development opportunities globally. All employees receive a 25% staff discount on all H&M Group brands.

UK Colleagues Benefits

• Up to 25 days holiday
• Discounts on various activities and financial/lifestyle products via our benefits hub
• Cycle to work scheme
• Discounted gym membership
• Employee assistance via retail trust

Inclusion & Diversity

We’re committed to creating inclusive, diverse, and equitable workplaces. Our teams value varied knowledge, experience, and ideas, which positively impact how we address challenges and relate to colleagues and customers worldwide. All diversity dimensions are considered in our recruitment process.

Company Description

COS offers ready-to-wear and accessories rooted in quality and lasting design. Inspired by modern culture, global cities, and fashion movements, our collections blend contemporary and timeless elements with an emphasis on craftsmanship and innovation. Learn more about COS here.

Ready to apply? Click the I’M INTERESTED link to upload your CV and portfolio securely. We will keep you updated on your application status via email.

We look forward to hearing from you!