Accessories, Footwear and Jewellery Designers working across shoes, sneakers, bags, belts, small leather goods, eyewear and both fine and fashion jewellery bring a deep understanding of fashion culture, materials, construction and modern manufacturing. Their work balances creativity with technical rigour, commercial awareness and an instinctive understanding of the customer.

Designers are expected to be highly research-driven, combining market intelligence, cultural insight and trend analysis with hands-on exploration of materials and form. This includes sketching, prototyping and digital design development, as well as the considered use of AI tools and 3D workflows to support ideation, efficiency and innovation without replacing creative judgement. Strong collaboration with factories, artisans and global suppliers remains essential to ensure design intent is realised through quality, fit, function and finish.

The design process considers comfort, performance, sustainability and longevity alongside aesthetic appeal. Designers are expected to understand how products are worn and used in real life, ensuring each piece feels purposeful, relevant and aligned with the brand’s positioning. Whether working within luxury, premium, contemporary or commercial sectors, designers must be able to adapt their approach to suit the customer, price architecture and route to market.

We look for designers with a sharp eye for detail, confident taste level and the ability to translate ideas into products that resonate emotionally and perform commercially. Depending on the sector, this may mean strong commercial instinct and speed to market, or originality, craft and storytelling. Across all levels, we value curiosity, adaptability and a willingness to evolve with the industry while maintaining integrity, clarity of vision and respect for the product.