Bag And Accessories Designer

Summary

Join Carl Friedrik, a luxury brand specializing in high-end bags and accessories, as a Luxury Bag Designer. You will manage end-to-end design projects, ensuring products meet the brand's high standards. This role demands strong conceptual skills, CMF understanding, and proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and 3D design tools. You will collaborate with factories and suppliers, providing technical specifications. The ideal candidate possesses a relevant degree, 6+ years of experience in bag design (luxury brand experience preferred), and a strong understanding of design for manufacturing. Carl Friedrik offers a competitive salary, contributory pension, flexible location (London or remote), professional development funding, and team social events.

Requirements

• Relevant degree-level or equivalent qualifications in fashion & accessories or similar design degree
• 6+ years of industry experience in bag design, accessories
• A clear understanding of design for manufacturing
• Strong design presentation skills
• Strong technical understanding of materials and fabrication techniques used within consumer and industrial product manufacturing
• Commercially aware of brands in the sector
• Detail and results-oriented
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Thorough knowledge of creating and maintaining technical specifications
• Software: solid proficiency in Adobe creative suite
• Detailed experience using 2D&3D software

Responsibilities

• Manage and execute the design process from brief to final factory sample, ensuring timelines and quality standards are met
• Develop strong conceptual designs, incorporating colour, material, and finish (CMF) expertise to create refined luxury products
• Conduct in-depth design research and trend analysis to inform new collections and maintain a forward-thinking approach
• Create detailed sketches, technical drawings, and 2D/3D visuals using Adobe Creative Suite and other digital design tools (Clo3D & procreate is a bonus)
• Ensure a comprehensive understanding of materials, bag construction, and manufacturing techniques, optimising designs for production
• Work closely with factories and suppliers, providing precise technical specifications and supporting visual documents to ensure accuracy in execution
• Maintain a strong knowledge of industry testing standards, ensuring products meet durability, and performance requirements
• Conduct material research, prototype testing, and product validation to refine designs before production
• Collaborate with the wider team to ensure all designs align with Carl Friedrik’s luxury aesthetic and functional requirements
• Stay informed on industry trends, new materials, and emerging manufacturing technologies to drive innovation in bag and accessories design

Preferred Qualifications

• Past experience at a luxury bag brand
• Enthusiastic about the creation of new products

Benefits

• Competitive salary, and contributory pension scheme
• Annual company trip + frequent team social events
• Flexible location — London or even remote
• Office space in Central London
• Funding for learning and professional development
• Weekly team socials in London