Established in Somerset in 1971, Mulberry has grown to be the largest maker of luxury leather goods in the United Kingdom. With a contemporary take on British heritage and a focus on responsible craft, our ambition is to create progressive luxury.
Sustainability has been part of the Mulberry ethos since the brand's inception; in recognition of our purpose-driven approach, in 2024 we proudly achieved B Corp Certification.
Today, we are a global brand, but our values remain the same; we are committed to improving our impact on people and the planet. If these are values you share, we would love you to join our team.
The Role:
As a Junior Women’s Leather Goods Designer, you will work with the Design team to develop the women’s leather goods collection. You will work on the research, design and development to create new and progressive designs.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Research:
Conduct research to support the team and identify new and progressive designs. Display resourcefulness with a variety of research techniques including library and market research. Seek out and identify interesting leather goods to use for shape/material/treatment reference on research trips in London and abroad. Design:
Develop new designs for the Women’s Leather Goods collections; working closely with the Head of Leather Goods Design and other Women’s Leather Goods Designers. Experiment with different ideas, techniques, and materials to push creativity and make the collections diverse and inspiring. Develop ideas 3-dimensionally and always look to create design ideas in more original and modern ways. Push the collection to be as luxurious and innovative as possible whilst maintaining a true Mulberry aesthetic. Prototypes:
Work with suppliers to ensure prototypes are ready for planned fit meetings or proto reviews. Liaise with suppliers to ensure designs are provided in good time for prototype development. Specs:
Work closely with production teams to ensure product specs are accurate for target costings and production handover. Produce accurate sketches and CADs; ensuring modifications are recorded after fits for the production team. Salesman Samples:
Work with suppliers to ensure all salesman samples arrive in time for deadlines. Team:
Work within a dynamic and fast-paced design team. Collaborate effectively with wider teams to ensure a smooth design-to-production process. Culture:
Understand and demonstrate the Mulberry employee values and behaviours: Be Bold, Be Imaginative, Be Open, Be Responsible. Support Mulberry in delivering an inclusive culture by behaving in an open-minded and respectful manner towards others. Act as an ambassador for Mulberry and communicate positively about the brand. Sustainability:
Incorporate environmentally responsible practices into your work wherever possible. Support the business’s ‘Five C’s’ strategy in addressing and improving Climate, Cultivation, Craft, Culture, and Circularity. Foster an environment where diversity is embraced, and all individuals feel valued, respected, and included. Skills and Experience Required:
Appropriate degree supported by a strong portfolio. At least 5 years’ experience in the industry (can include work experience/gap years). At least 1-2 years’ experience in a similar position. Wide knowledge of leather goods. Experience working in a busy design studio, organizing and prioritizing a demanding workload. Designing, planning, and developing a collection. Enthusiastic and passionate about Fashion. Reliable and practical. Ability to work effectively with a team and independently. Fluent in English. Mulberry is an equal opportunities employer and we are passionate about hiring and developing the best talent. All hiring decisions are made only on the basis of qualifications, skills, or experience as they relate to the particular role. If you need us to make any adjustments to our application or interview processes to enable you to be at your best, please email us.
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The Role:
As a Junior Women’s Leather Goods Designer, you will work with the Design team to develop the women’s leather goods collection. You will work on the research, design and development to create new and progressive designs.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Research:
Conduct research to support the team and identify new and progressive designs. Display resourcefulness with a variety of research techniques including library and market research. Seek out and identify interesting leather goods to use for shape/material/treatment reference on research trips in London and abroad. Design:
Develop new designs for the Women’s Leather Goods collections; working closely with the Head of Leather Goods Design and other Women’s Leather Goods Designers. Experiment with different ideas, techniques, and materials to push creativity and make the collections diverse and inspiring. Develop ideas 3-dimensionally and always look to create design ideas in more original and modern ways. Push the collection to be as luxurious and innovative as possible whilst maintaining a true Mulberry aesthetic. Prototypes:
Work with suppliers to ensure prototypes are ready for planned fit meetings or proto reviews. Liaise with suppliers to ensure designs are provided in good time for prototype development. Specs:
Work closely with production teams to ensure product specs are accurate for target costings and production handover. Produce accurate sketches and CADs; ensuring modifications are recorded after fits for the production team. Salesman Samples:
Work with suppliers to ensure all salesman samples arrive in time for deadlines. Team:
Work within a dynamic and fast-paced design team. Collaborate effectively with wider teams to ensure a smooth design-to-production process. Culture:
Understand and demonstrate the Mulberry employee values and behaviours: Be Bold, Be Imaginative, Be Open, Be Responsible. Support Mulberry in delivering an inclusive culture by behaving in an open-minded and respectful manner towards others. Act as an ambassador for Mulberry and communicate positively about the brand. Sustainability:
Incorporate environmentally responsible practices into your work wherever possible. Support the business’s ‘Five C’s’ strategy in addressing and improving Climate, Cultivation, Craft, Culture, and Circularity. Foster an environment where diversity is embraced, and all individuals feel valued, respected, and included. Skills and Experience Required:
Appropriate degree supported by a strong portfolio. At least 5 years’ experience in the industry (can include work experience/gap years). At least 1-2 years’ experience in a similar position. Wide knowledge of leather goods. Experience working in a busy design studio, organizing and prioritizing a demanding workload. Designing, planning, and developing a collection. Enthusiastic and passionate about Fashion. Reliable and practical. Ability to work effectively with a team and independently. Fluent in English. Mulberry is an equal opportunities employer and we are passionate about hiring and developing the best talent. All hiring decisions are made only on the basis of qualifications, skills, or experience as they relate to the particular role. If you need us to make any adjustments to our application or interview processes to enable you to be at your best, please email us.
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