Fashion Accessories Designer – Private Label Brands

Job Title: Fashion Accessories Designer – Private Label BrandsPosition OverviewWe are seeking a highly creative and commercially driven Fashion Accessories Designer with strong expertise across categories including hats, gloves, scarves, and seasonal toppers. This role is responsible for designing trend-right, customer-focused product for private label brands, balancing creative vision with retailer-specific requirements and price points.The ideal candidate brings a keen eye for trend, color, and material, along with strong sketching ability and advanced proficiency in Adobe Illustrator to translate ideas into compelling, production-ready designs.Key ResponsibilitiesDesign & Product DevelopmentDesign and develop seasonal collections across multiple accessory categories, including hats, gloves, scarves, and seasonal items Create trend-driven, commercially viable designs tailored to private label accounts and target customers Interpret retailer briefs and translate them into cohesive product assortments Trend Research & Market AnalysisResearch and analyze fashion trends, color direction, materials, and competitive landscape Adapt trends into accessible, cost-effective designs that align with private label strategies Develop mood boards, concept presentations, and seasonal direction Technical Design & ExecutionProduce detailed sketches and technical flats using Adobe Illustrator (required) Create comprehensive tech packs including materials, trims, measurements, and construction details Ensure designs meet cost targets, margin requirements, and production feasibility Material & Color DevelopmentSource fabrics, yarns, trims, and embellishments appropriate for each category Develop cohesive color palettes aligned with seasonal direction and retailer needs Collaborate with vendors to achieve desired quality and cost efficiencies Cross-Functional CollaborationPartner closely with merchandising, sales, and product development teams to align on business objectives Incorporat