Assistant Designer (Accessories)

At Seasalt we live and breathe our product and are proud of the exceptional quality and level of care we take in design and sourcing, to deliver beautiful garments which are loved by our customers. Based on the Cornish coast, we're a B Corp multi-channel lifestyle brand with over 80 shops across the UK and Ireland, over 400 wholesale stockists and a growing online business.As part of our womenswear design team, the Assistant Designer will provide support in creating elevated, timeless, and commercially successful designs for the Accessories Department that align with Seasalt’s modern yet enduring aesthetic. You’ll play a key role in research, design development, and execution, ensuring collections are innovative, commercially viable, and crafted to the highest standard.This role requires a keen eye for detail, strong technical skills, and a proactive approach to supporting the wider team in delivering beautifully considered collections that resonate with our customer.Please note that this is a full-time, permanent role and is required to be based in Cornwall, working flexibly from our Head Offices (minimum of 3 days per week) and from home. You'll help us by:Assisting in the research and development of seasonal mood boards, trend analysis, and fabric direction in line with Seasalt’s handwriting. Supporting in creation of designs for accessory categories reflecting Seasalt’s signature aesthetic, with an emphasis on wearability.Supporting the Design team to translate design strategy and creative concepts into cohesive, elevated collections. Assisting in sourcing and developing premium, sustainable, and commercially viable fabrications, trims, and finishes. Maintaining and organising the design studio’s physical libraries, ensuring up-to-date knowledge of material innovation, and supplier swatches, samples and submissions. Assisting in researching and implementing sustainable practices across design and development, including circular design principles and waste reduct