Junior Designer: Non-Clothing

Junior Designer – Non-Clothing (Accessories, Bags & Homeware)

Location: Camden (Hybrid – 2 days from home, 3 in the office)

Reporting to: Creative Director/Senior Designer

About Us:

Damson Madder was born out of a desire to make exciting designs, responsibly. Run by a small, proudly female-led team in North London; where the brand was created in 2020, and is still based. Join us to be part of a dynamic, collaborative and passionate team where your skills and ideas will make a real impact.

About the Role:

We’re looking for a Non-Clothing Designer to join the Damson Madder team.

You will be responsible for Designing the Accessories, Bags & Homeware range for Damson Madder.

A technical understanding and passion for all things Non-Clothing is key, as well as keeping in line with current trends & coming up with new ideas to drive the range forward.

Our Categories currently include Bags, Cold Weather Accessories, Hair Accessories, Socks, Hats, Sunglasses, Ceramics, Soft Homewares.

Key Responsibilities:

• Developing an innovative and commercial Non-Clothing range to meet business requirements and propel the offering of the brand

• Designing products that exceed the customer’s expectations of the brand, whilst remaining commercial in approach

• An ability to demonstrate an understanding of production capabilities and techniques in order to successfully facilitate design execution

• Working collaboratively with the Creative Director to design the Non-Clothing range

• Designing products with an awareness of product technicalities, price architecture, margins and factory capabilities

• Working closely with the wider design team on trends, colour palettes and creative vision

• Working with the Senior Buyer to define the collections and to produce them to reflect the brand concept, whilst ensuring commerciality

• Working closely with the technical department, from fitting samples to final production

• Keeping abreast of current season sales and creating fast-react product in season to meet demands

• Working collaboratively with the wider design & buying team

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years’ experience designing Non-Clothing – Now being at Assistant Designer level (or recently promoted Junior Designer)

• Experience Designing Premium Leather Bags & Sunglasses would be beneficial but not essential

• Detailed orientated from concept stage through to specs and final designs

• CAD and tech pack proficiency

• Strong technical knowledge of construction, fabric and fit

• Proven track record of delivering in season product

• Proven ability of managing internal relationships and communications

• Proven track record of fitting garments to a high commercial standard

• Excellent commercial acumen with the ability to identify new opportunities with exceptional communication and presentation skills at all levels

• Experience working with a global supply base across key vendors and mills

• Confident communicator and very well organised

• Awareness of sustainability and driving this within the business; sourcing innovative fabrics and trims through to designing for longevity

• Passion and enthusiasm for the brand with vision to support the design team to push the brand forward

What We Offer:

• A creative and fun environment to work and learn in

• A supportive and uplifting company culture

• Competitive salary

• Hybrid working arrangements (2 days from home, 3 in the office)

• Generous staff discount

• Company bonus scheme

• Dog-friendly office environment

How to Apply:

Please send your CV, a cover letter, and any relevant portfolio examples to sam@damsonmadder.com