Designer – Belts & Fashion Accessories

Job Title: Designer – Belts & Fashion AccessoriesPosition OverviewWe are seeking a highly creative and commercially driven designer with a strong understanding of brand identity and positioning. This individual will bring expertise across fashion accessories—including belts, hats, gloves, scarves, and seasonal toppers—and will play a key role in developing innovative, trend-right products that resonate with the target customer.The ideal candidate has a sharp eye for trend, color, and material, along with strong technical design skills and the ability to translate concepts into market-ready product.Key ResponsibilitiesDesign & Product DevelopmentDesign and develop seasonal collections across belts and fashion accessories (hats, gloves, scarves, toppers) Create trend-right, brand-appropriate designs that align with seasonal direction and customer needs Develop concepts from initial inspiration through final production, ensuring consistency with brand DNA Trend Research & Creative DirectionResearch global trends, materials, colors, and silhouettes to inform product direction Translate fashion trends into commercially viable designs Present seasonal concepts, mood boards, and color palettes to internal teams Technical Design & ExecutionCreate detailed sketches and technical flats using Adobe Illustrator Develop tech packs, including construction details, materials, trims, and specifications Partner with product development and production teams to ensure accurate execution Material & Color DevelopmentSource and develop materials, hardware, and trims specific to belts and accessories Build cohesive color stories and ensure consistency across categories Collaborate with vendors to achieve desired quality, cost, and aesthetic Cross-Functional CollaborationWork closely with merchandising, sales, and marketing teams to align product with business goals Incorporate feedback from sales performance and customer insights into design iterations Support line reviews and presentations Qualifications4–8+ years of design experience in belts and/or fashion accessories Strong portfolio demonstrating creativity, commercial awareness, and technical proficiency Expertise across multiple accessory categories (belts, hats, scarves, gloves, etc.) Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator (required); knowledge of additional Adobe Creative Suite tools preferred Strong sketching ability (both hand and digital) Deep understanding of materials, construction, and hardware for accessories Salary $100,000-$125,000 + Bonus