<dt class="rm-fieldTitle">Description</dt><dd class="rm-fieldData"><h2 class=""><span class="" style="font-size: 8pt;" data-olk-copy-source="MessageBody">Accessories Product Developer / Designer | North West | £33,000 - £38,000 | Retail, Hospitality &amp; Leisure </span></h2><ul class=""><li class=""><span style="font-size: 8pt;">Your birthday off </span></li><li class=""><span style="font-size: 8pt;">Private healthcare</span></li><li class=""><span style="font-size: 8pt;">4% employer pension contribution (enhanced) </span></li><li class=""><span style="font-size: 8pt;">Life assurance (x4 salary)</span></li><li class=""><span style="font-size: 8pt;">Modern office </span></li><li class=""><span style="font-size: 8pt;">Free parking + EV charging</span></li><li class=""><span style="font-size: 8pt;">Ability to have Hybrid Working </span></li></ul><p class=""><span style="font-size: 8pt;">We're looking for a talented, commercially minded Accessories Designer / Product Developer to lead the creative direction of one of our clients key product areas. This is a rare opportunity to own your category end-to-end, from first concept to finished product on the shelf. You'll report into a supportive senior leader, but you'll also have the freedom to think big, act entrepreneurially, and shape the future of the range. </span></p><p class=""><span style="font-size: 8pt;">This is a well-established, growing business with 25+ years of success, a team of nearly 100 people, and a strong reputation in the accessories market. Based in the heart of the North West, they combine heritage with a forward-thinking, creative culture.</span></p><h2 class=""><span class="" style="font-size: 8pt;">What You'll Be Doing:</span></h2><ul class=""><li class=""><span style="font-size: 8pt;">Own your product category - driving design from concept through to production</span></li><li class=""><span style="font-size: 8pt;">Create commercial, trend-led accessory collections that customers love</span></li><li class=""><span style="font-size: 8pt;">Translate insights, trends and ideas into well-engineered, cost-effective products</span></li><li class=""><span style="font-size: 8pt;">Develop seasonal concepts including colour, materials, trims and finishes</span></li><li class=""><span style="font-size: 8pt;">Produce clear CADs and tech packs that streamline sampling and production</span></li><li class=""><span style="font-size: 8pt;">Work closely with Product, Merchandising and Commercial teams to align product with strategy</span></li><li class=""><span style="font-size: 8pt;">Collaborate with suppliers to ensure quality, margin and timelines are delivered</span></li><li class=""><span style="font-size: 8pt;">Use AI and digital tools to enhance your creative and development process</span></li><li class=""><span style="font-size: 8pt;">Travel to key cities, trade shows and retail spaces to stay ahead of trends</span></li><li class=""><span style="font-size: 8pt;">Champion sustainability, incorporating better materials and packaging wherever possible</span></li></ul><h2 class=""><span class="" style="font-size: 8pt;">What We're Looking For:</span></h2><ul class=""><li class=""><span style="font-size: 8pt;">2+ years' experience in accessories design or product development</span></li><li class=""><span style="font-size: 8pt;">A strong mix of creativity and commercial awareness</span></li><li class=""><span style="font-size: 8pt;">Confidence to present ideas and influence decisions</span></li><li class=""><span style="font-size: 8pt;">Experience designing to cost/margin targets</span></li><li class=""><span style="font-size: 8pt;">Solid understanding of materials, construction and product engineering</span></li><li class=""><span style="font-size: 8pt;">Ability to manage multiple projects and hit deadlines in a fast-paced environment</span></li><li class=""><span style="font-size: 8pt;">Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator + core business tools</span></li><li class=""><span style="font-size: 8pt;">A genuine passion for trends, brands and consumer behaviour</span></li></ul><p><span style="font-size: 8pt;">BH35884</span></p></dd>