Accessories Designer

Job Description Role Title: Designer- Accessories (Bags, Footwear & Belts)Department: DesignReports To: Design Manager Non ClothingContract Type: PermanentWorking Arrangements/Pattern: Full-Time (35 hours) 3 days per week office basedWorking Location: FatFace HQ, Havant, PO9 1QJAbout usWho are we? For over 30 years, weve travelled, weve laughed, weve grown. We believe life is for living and more fun with those we love. We are Made for Life. Our mission statement:Crafting clothes for lifes everyday adventures. Today, tomorrow and always.Our Product formula:Considered style. Trusted Quality. B Corp certified.We are proud to have featured in the Sunday Times top 10 best places to work 2025 and best places to work for women 2025.Equality and inclusion isnt an aspiration but the standard. We promote and drive equality within our workforce to ignite an inclusive foundation for us all to build from and truly connect with our customers, colleagues, and communities alike. You play a key part in creating an environment free from prejudice, racism, sexism, harassment, bullying and any other form of marginalisation in our workplaces.Role Summary To work in conjunction with other category designers, Garment technologists and buyers to create a collection for a category and to follow the product through to Final Production Standard sample stage.Role Responsibilities Responsible for the design of multi products for all phases and seasonsResearch and develop new fabrics/leather in line with trend and brand direction.Create colour palette for the range.Illustrate product to presentation and specification pack standard.Create Specification Packs to forward to suppliers for development of samples.Present ranges to team and CEO for sign off and adjustments.Adjust and design print/graphics applicable to products.Brief Print & Graphic Design with range direction and focal points as appropriate. Research themes and directions for following collections.Create and present trend packs, Mood Boards, and forecasts for following seasons.Follow development of samples through fit meetings to sealer stageAlign self to companies social and environmental mission and champion any actions that you can directly impact at all timesSkills and Experience Degree or equivalent in Fashion based subject.Experience at Designer level.Experience of Accessories (Bags, Footwear & Belts)Presentation SkillsAbility to communicate with externals and Senior Management.Good research skills.Ability to organise and prioritise workload. Role Competencies Knowledge of footwear & bags construction, treatments, and materialsGood knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign, and Illustrator)Ability to draw products clearly and accurately.Understanding of colour stories and levelsAbility to convey designs from paper to 3D design.Good Knowledge of Factory processesCreative and able to convey vision of Fat Face BrandDemonstrate knowledge of trend within the marketplaceArticulate current and future trends for category.Key Contacts and Relationships: External: Factory SuppliersInternal:Design team. Buying Team B&M Management CEOAccountable for Resources: Brand Image delivering the Brand ID and maintaining Brand integrity.Profitability of the category range and continued growth of successful core range. FatFace Benefits:Financial & Protection BenefitsSick pay allowancesCritical Illness Income protection/ Death in service (for salaried colleagues)Pension scheme with net deduction and salary sacrifice optionsDental insurance (colleague funded)Discounts & Perks60% off FatFace products25% discount at Next stores (across full price products)O2 phone discountDiscounted gym membershipCycle to Work scheme (for salaried colleagues)EV vehicle scheme (for salaried colleagues)Perkbox our online platform offering:Day-one accessExclusive brand discountsWellbeing contentHome workouts and moreHealth & WellbeingSpecsavers eye care schemeEye tests and contributions to glassesFree period productsEAP support 24/7 via UNUM, Retail Trust, and Fashion & Textiles SupportLearning & DevelopmentTHRIVE our learning management system:Day-one access1,000s of learning resourcesTime Off & Leave25 days holiday plus bank holidaysSabbatical leave (in line with service)Enhanced family-friendly policies including enhanced maternity leaveFlexible Working Opportunities flexible working requests can be made from day one of employment and are considered on an individual basis.Additional PerksRefer a Friend schemeWe are committed to building a diverse and inclusive team. If youre excited about this role but your experience doesnt align perfectly, we encourage you to apply you might be just the right fit.

Created: 2026-03-12