Accessories Designer-Developer

Job description
A global sportswear brand is looking for an experienced Accessories Designer-Developer to join its London-based team. You will be working across both men’s and women’s collections, designing a broad mix of performance and lifestyle products—bags, backpacks, wash bags, headwear, and hydration bottles.

Key Responsibilities
• Conduct seasonal trend research and identify key products across accessories categories.
• Build seasonal themes, colour palettes, and material stories that reflect brand direction.
• Design original concepts and create accurate technical drawings across all styles.
• Stay close to relevant sport, lifestyle, and outdoor trends—offering insight on silhouettes, finishes, and materials.
• Create mood boards and trend presentations to support each season’s direction.
• Partner with the Head of Design and Sales teams to build commercially strong, brand-relevant ranges.
• Maintain clear records of all development work—fabrics, trims, prints, and specs.
• Produce detailed spec sheets and technical packs for all products.
• Follow critical paths and range plans to ensure all deadlines are met.
• Implement sample changes into tech packs and communicate updates to suppliers.
• Manage sample delivery, organisation, and tracking through the development process.
• Support seasonal catalogue content and help prep for sales and go-to-market tools.
• Travel as required for supplier meetings, brand collaborations, and product reviews.

What We Are Looking For
• Experience: Minimum 5 years in accessories design (bags, headwear, soft goods) within sportswear, lifestyle, or fashion.
• Technical Skills: Strong understanding of soft accessories construction. Pattern cutting or product development experience is a bonus.
• Sector Insight: Experience with outdoor or performance accessories is a strong advantage.
• Mindset: Agile, proactive, and able to deliver in a fast-paced, global brand environment.

Location: London

Salary: Excellent salary

Eligibility: UK applicants only

If you are passionate about sport, product, and purposeful design—this is your chance to make an impact. Apply now.