Accessories Designer
Accessories Designer
Type of Position: Temporary Position Company / Organisation / Artist Name: Kai Collective Area of Fashion: Fashion Design & Production Location: Shoreditch, East London, London, UKEmployment Length: 3-month FTC Hours: Full Time Experience: 2 to 5 years Salary / Wage: Up to £30,000 pro rata Website: https://kaicollective.com Twitter Handle: @kaicollective Ad Expires In: 2 weeks 6 hours About: Kai Collective is a London-based contemporary brand intentionally crafted to make women feel their most confident. We make unique thoughtful pieces that fill the gap for statement high-quality pieces at an attainable price point. We’re not just creating clothes; we’re providing a conduit for self-expression and self-actualization.Founded in 2016, we are a bootstrapped lifestyle brand focused on delivering value and achieving consistent yearly growth and profitability. |
Kai Collective is a London-based fashion brand known for combining elevated design with thoughtful storytelling. We create pieces that help women feel like the most powerful version of themselves. With our signature prints and flattering silhouettes, we've built a global community that celebrates confidence, culture, and individuality.
As we expand into accessories, we’re looking for a visionary Accessories Designer to help bring our vision to life, focusing mainly on bags, shoes and hats. This is an exciting opportunity to shape a new category within a growing, culture-driven brand.
The Role:
The Accessories Designer will be responsible for designing bold, unique, and commercially viable accessories that feel distinctly Kai. From concept to sample stage, you'll work closely with our team to create standout pieces that complement our ready to-wear collections and speak to our audience.
This is a 3-month fixed-term contract, with the possibility of extension based on project needs and performance.
Key Responsibilities of the Accessories Designer:
- Design bags and shoes that are aligned with Kai Collective’s aesthetic, values, and
- storytelling approach.
- Research trends, materials, and silhouettes to inform and inspire design direction.
- Create initial concepts, moodboards, sketches, and technical drawings.
- Develop detailed tech packs for sampling and production.
- Source and recommend materials and manufacturing partners where possible.
- Review prototypes and samples, providing clear feedback for improvements to manufacturers.
- Maintain a strong understanding of accessory trends and how they relate to our customer and market positioning.
What Kai Collective is looking for...
Required:
- Experience with 3D or CAD design.
- A strong, directional portfolio showcasing accessories (bags and shoes are key).
- Understand how to merge aesthetics with functionality in a way that still feels fun and elevated.
- Are deeply inspired by fashion, art, culture, and identity.
- Experience working with manufacturers and suppliers.
- Confident with Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop (or similar design tools).
- Are highly organised, self-motivated, and comfortable working independently.
- A good understanding of the Kai Collective brand and community - or are excited to get to know them.
Nice to Have:
- Experience working with emerging or independent fashion brands.
- Passion for building thoughtful, sustainable design processes.
Interview Process:
- Stage 1- Interview with Head of Product
- Stage 2- Task
- Stage 3- Interview with CEO and Head of Product
Application
Please send your CV, portfolio (showcasing relevant work), and a cover letter explaining why you'd love to design for Kai Collective.
Applications without a portfolio will not be considered.
