Accessories Designer in London Area

Job description

ASSISTANT DESIGNER - HAUTE COUTURE - £30K-35K – WEST LONDON

Outside The Box Recruitment are seeking a versatile and highly skilled Assistant Designer to join a Haute Couture creative team.

Our Client is a leading Couture fashion house dedicated to creating emotionally resonant, meticulously crafted garments and accessories. The collections celebrate artistry, innovation, and a distinct brand identity rooted in modern femininity and refined craftsmanship.

The Assistant Designer will work closely with the Creative Director to support the end-to-end design process across accessories such as leather goods, shoes, jewellery and headpieces. This role requires a creative individual with excellent technical and artistic skills—someone who thrives in a fast-paced luxury environment and brings both precision and originality to their work.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Shadow the Creative Director to understand the brand’s creative direction and seasonal narratives.
• Sketch accessories / couture garments and evening wear designs by hand and digitally (using iPad/Procreate).
• Design embroidery for accessories and print motifs using Adobe Photoshop and Procreate.
• Sketch and develop mock-ups for accessories, including shoes, handbags, and small leather goods.
• Oversee the production and development of accessories in collaboration with suppliers and artisans.
• Collaborate with the Embroidery Manager to develop innovative embroidery techniques and samples.
• Source and curate vintage accessories / garments and references for research and design inspiration.
• Engage in sampling and surface experimentation, contributing to fabric manipulations, finishes, and embellishment techniques.
• Actively contribute new ideas and creative concepts to align with and evolve the brand DNA.
• Provide direction to design assistants and interns, assigning tasks and overseeing quality and deadlines.

• IDEAL CANDIDATE
• Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design or a related field.
• Minimum 3–5 years of experience working within a luxury accessories, evening wear, or Haute Couture design team.
• Exceptional illustration and drawing skills, both by hand and digitally.
• Highly proficient in Procreate (iPad), Adobe Photoshop, and Adobe Illustrator.
• Strong understanding of accessories development, garment construction, embroidery techniques.
• Experience working with luxury suppliers, ateliers, and manufacturers.
• Demonstrated ability to work under pressure, independently and collaboratively within a small, high-performing team.
• Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and meet tight deadlines.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; fluency in English is required. Korean, Italian, or French speaking is a plus
• Capable of overseeing junior team members, assigning responsibilities, and providing clear creative direction.

Preferred Skills:

• Background in luxury couture, bridal, or evening wear design.
• Background with leather goods production and material sourcing, and overseeing production with factories.
• Excellent knowledge of vintage fashion, historical references, and embroidery archives.

To Apply:

Please submit your CV & portfolio (including both hand-drawn and digital sketches), to cv@otbrecruitment.com

Only successful candidates will be contacted.

Please only apply if you have ‘The Right to Work’ in the UK (there is no sponsorship)

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

London Area

Type of Contract

Part-time jobs

Published at

09-10-2025

Profession type

Retail

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English