Designer– Women’s Accessories

Primark; Dublin; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

27 days of leave plus bank holidays

Tax Saver Tickets

Access to fitness centre

Subsidised cafeteria

Job summary

Primark is seeking an experienced Designer based in Dublin with at least 7 years in accessories design and a proven ability to lead teams. You’ll research trends, develop exciting product ranges, and manage the design process. The role involves collaboration with various teams to ensure a unified design vision. Primark offers a competitive benefits package including 27 days of leave, Tax Saver Tickets, access to a fitness centre, and opportunities for career growth in a global retail environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years of experience in accessories design.
• Proven experience in managing or leading design teams.
• Strong understanding of materials and product development.

Responsibilities

• Research and shape trend direction for women’s accessories.
• Lead seasonal colour direction and drive innovation across products.
• Own the end-to-end design process from concept to final approval.

Skills

Accessories design experience

People management

Project leadership

Stakeholder management

Job description

Because your ideas are our style. Design, our way.

What You’ll Do As a Designer

We want you to feel challenged and inspired. Here, you’ll develop your skills across a range of responsibilities:

• Research and shape globally relevant trend direction for women’s accessories, using forecasting tools, data insights and customer analytics to inform commercial ranges.
• Lead seasonal colour direction and drive innovation across materials, trims, hardware and construction to deliver differentiated product.
• Own the end‑to‑end design and development process across bags, footwear and accessories, from concept through final approval.
• Build commercially balanced, customer‑focused ranges aligned to brand DNA, category strategy and clear product architecture.
• Lead, manage and mentor a design team, setting high standards for product quality, pace and ways of working.
• Collaborate closely with Buying, Merchandising, Technical, Sourcing, suppliers and Brand teams to deliver consistent, high‑quality product execution.

Key Interactions and Engagements as part of this role

As Designer, you will work closely with Primark’s Buying and Merchandising teams, as well as collaborating with other Design teams across all product categories to ensure alignment and a unified design vision. You will represent your categories and present ranges for sign‑off at leadership meetings. You will also represent your product areas across working groups and forums, contributing to cross‑functional alignment and decision‑making.

What You’ll Get

People are at the heart of what we do here, so it’s essential we provide you with the right environment to perform at your very best. 27 days of leave, plus bank holidays and the option to purchase 5 additional days. We offer Tax Saver Tickets, access to a fitness centre and a subsidised cafeteria.

What You’ll Bring

• Extensive experience in accessories design, with a minimum of 7 years in design roles and proven people‑management or team‑lead responsibility.
• Strong specialist knowledge across accessories, footwear or bags, with deep understanding of materials, construction and end‑to‑end product development.
• A track record of delivering commercially successful, high‑volume ranges by translating seasonal trends into customer‑focused product.
• Excellent leadership, coaching and mentoring capabilities, with the ability to influence, develop and inspire design teams.
• Strong stakeholder and supplier management skills, supported by confident communication, presentation ability and cross‑functional collaboration.
• A proactive, well‑organised and accountable approach, thriving in fast‑paced environments while managing multiple priorities with sound judgement and integrity.

Excited? Good. Because it’s energising to put your skills to work, in a growing global business committed to encouraging people to express themselves — and feel a sense of belonging. Apply to be part of Primark’s future, today... and enjoy career growth, our way.

About Primark

Primark is an international clothing retailer employing more than 80,000 colleagues across 18 countries in Europe and the US. Founded in Ireland in 1969 under the Penneys brand, Primark aims to create maximum joy at minimum cost - less money and less impact on the planet. Primark continues to expand across new and existing markets with the aim of reaching 530 stores by the end of 2026. Our values: Caring, Dynamic and Together outline the behaviours we expect of our people as we work with each other, our customers, our suppliers and our partners.