Graduate Trainee, Accessories Design

Main Duties

• Support the research of new bags and accessories for shape, construction, materials, details and overall mood. Covering both vintage and current market references.
• Assist Design team to illustrate design options via photoshop renderings, 1:1 drawings or hand sketches as required.
• Produce internal 3D mock ups in salpa for review, guided by technician and Design Team.
• Produce internal stitch and hand trials in leather, guided by technician and Design Team.
• Produce internal 3D mock-ups in a timely manner for presentations to Creative Director, guided by Technician and Design Team.
• Assist in updating the weekly bag collection plan, guided by Designer, LG. Update the physical collection plan board weekly.
• Produce accurate basic launch files for prototypes, as directed by Senior Designer or Designer.
• Produce line drawings for showroom, guided by Senior Designer.
• Keep the digital design server and physical design studio organised.
• Travel when required to collect samples for meetings.
• Assist in set up and take down of meetings with creative director, photoshoots and shows when required.
• Keep photographic record of prototypes and samples on digital server

Skills and Experience Required

• Interest in Accessories Design (accessories present in portfolio work on application).
• Fluent in English – experience of working in English preferred.
• Degree level in Design.
• Ability to sketch by hand.
• Computer skills – proficiency in Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign.
• Technical capability to create mock-ups and work in 3D.
• Willingness to learn and be coached across all aspects of the role.
• Ability to use industrial sewing machine.
• Collaborative team player with strong initiative.
• High level of creativity.
• Flexible and adaptable.
• Strong organisational skills.
• Creative design sensibility relevant to the brand.
• Understanding of leathers and fabrics

Equal Opportunities Statement

We are an Equal Opportunities Employer and welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds, regardless of their race, disability, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion and belief, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity and caring responsibility. We are committed to offering a working environment where everyone is valued and feels appreciated.