About the Company:
We’re looking for a talented and experienced Multi Product Accessories Designer to join our growing wholesale team with a minimum of 5 years’ experience. Prior experience within a similar role is a necessity.
About the Role:
Responsibilities:
• Working with our design manager in setting general trend direction.
• Working with major retailers to design and product develop; specialising in non clothing - bags, jewellery, hydration, tech, gifting and beauty.
• Creating bespoke packaging for products designed.
• Developing unique and creative ranges from initial mood board to final product.
• Drawing up CADs predominately via Adobe Illustrator and then turning these into functional and technical design packs to be sent off to our suppliers to be made.
• Liaising closely with our suppliers in the Far East in ensuring products are developed correctly.
• Keeping a critical path and tracking/monitoring the product development process.
• Taking ownership of your accounts and working efficiently to meet deadlines.
• Conducting competitor research
• Closely working with other stakeholders in the business including wholesale account managers and our production team.
• Uploading designs for approvals on licensing systems
• Flagging issues and resolving technical design queries
• Assistance with ad-hoc projects.
Qualifications:
• A minimum 5 years’ experience in a design role ideally at a brand/retailer.
• Creative with a commercial eye.
• Strong within print and graphic design.
• Ideally would have experience working with licensed ranges.
• Highly proficient in Adobe packages with a strong emphasis on Adobe Illustrator,
• An understanding of the design and development process with experience working with Far East suppliers.
• Understanding on how to prioritise workload and complete tasks in a timely manner.
• A motivated team player with a positive attitude, willingness to learn and happy to work across different product categories
The Skinnydip Experience – what we can offer you
• A platform to showcase your talent and have your designs in major retailers across the world.
• Progression and career development.
• A fun and relaxed office environment – just check out our TikTok!
• Unlimited Paid Holiday – yes that is correct!
• Flexi time – start early/finish early or start later/finish later
• Up to 50 WFH days a year
• Regular company social events.
• Wine Time every Friday afternoon