Accessories Designer

6 days ago

London Area, United Kingdom Outside The Box Recruitment Ltd Full time £40,000 - £70,000 per year

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

Only successful candidates will be contacted.

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

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