Accessories Designer & Product Developer

We are looking for an Accessories Designer & Product Developer to join our Product Team on a fixed-term maternity cover contract, starting as soon as possible and running until the return of the current team member.In this role, you will be responsible for creating, designing and developing Eton’s accessories product offer, in line with our brand vision, assortment strategy and visual goals. You will work closely with the Design Manager, Product Teams and suppliers to secure a relevant, high-quality and commercially strong accessories assortment for our target customer.Key ResponsibilitiesCreate and develop the accessories product offer in line with the visual goal and assortment plan, in close cooperation with the Design Manager and Collection Manager.Design and develop the soft accessories collection, including ties, pocket squares and scarves, with responsibility for new qualities, patterns, colours and seasonal expression.Drive the product development process for accessories, ensuring that products meet Eton’s quality standards and approved design direction.Work closely with suppliers on product development, pricing and execution, including costing follow-up and negotiation to support profitability targets.Own supplier follow-up on print, artwork and technical execution for accessories, including print strike-offs/tirelles, CAD colour matching, alignment of accessory prints with shirt designs when required, and definition and follow-up of logo and CC placements.Resolve technical issues with suppliers to secure final execution according to the approved design direction. Ensure accurate and timely product information in the PLM system for all accessories.Coordinate relevant information between Design, Product, Assortment and suppliers.Represent and live the Eton brand and company values in daily work and cross-functional collaboration.Your ProfileWe are looking for someone with strong design sensitivity, solid product development experience and the ability to mana