This role is responsible for leading the design, sourcing, and development of the accessories range, in collaboration with the Head of Design team.  

The Designer - Accessories ensures that the collection is innovative, commercially viable, and aligned with the brand's vision and customer expectations. By staying attuned to market trends, materials, and production techniques, this role drives the creation of distinctive, high-quality accessories that meet margin targets and enhance the brand’s overall offering.  

Key Accountabilities

• Lead the design, sourcing, and development of the accessories range, ensuring alignment with the TR brand vision, option plans, and target price points, in close collaboration with the Head of Design
• Oversee the end-to-end design process, ensuring company timetable deadlines are met, from initial concept development to final product delivery
• Curate seasonal design briefs, selecting key colour palettes, materials, and detailing that reflect current and emerging trends in the accessories market
• Stay ahead of industry trends by conducting international research trips with the Head of Design, identifying new materials, styles, and techniques for application in the range
• Ensure that the range is commercially viable, appealing to the target customer while balancing creativity with functionality and wearability
• Prepare and present detailed design briefs, seasonal ranges, and creative concepts to the General Manager - Trenery in partnership with the Head of Design. Articulate key trends, product innovations, and design rationale
• In conjunction with the Head of Design and the Planning Manager, interact with store teams to present the final range, discussing key looks, trends, and how the accessories align with the overall product assortment
• Engage with external stakeholders, including suppliers, manufacturers, and international agents, building strong working relationships to facilitate smooth product development and innovation
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure the design and development process is aligned with broader business objectives and approved strategies. Collaborate to implement business initiatives effectively through existing operational frameworks
• Build strong partnerships with the Merchandise Planning team, ensuring the range is balanced across core, seasonal, and aspirational products, and that it meets the company’s financial targets.

Key Capabilities

• Significant experience in a Design role, preferably within the accessories sector, demonstrating the ability to lead the development of commercially successful collections
• Proven track record in building well-rounded ranges that consider core, seasonal, and aspirational product lines, ensuring alignment with brand vision and market demand
• Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams, to deliver collections on time and within budget
• Highly skilled in Adobe Illustrator and other design tools
• Ability to balance creativity with commercial objectives, ensuring that design concepts align with brand strategy and business goals
• Strong understanding of global fashion trends, materials, and innovations in the accessories market
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to clearly convey design concepts and work collaboratively with internal teams and external suppliers