Assistant Accessories Designer

at  Mint Velvet

ASSISTANT ACCESSORIES DESIGNER

High Wycombe, office-based c. 4 days per week
Mint Velvet began when founders Liz Houghton and Lisa Agar-Rea set out to create an unfailingly chic collection of contemporary, great quality staples and elevated fits that they felt were missing from their wardrobes. Feeling frustrated that they couldn’t find anything they wanted to wear, or the great customer service they craved, they started fusing relaxed comfort with glamorous yet wearable fashion trends. Relaxed Glamour was born.
As collaborative creatives, we take untold pride in our work, designing with heart and soul. We want to be a force for good and are committed to becoming a more circular and responsible business, from the fabrics we choose to our considered processes. We are an agile and growing business, and we work hard to create an environment which allows for growth and progression, balanced with the support and flexibility needed to meet the challenge of a high-performance culture.
Our leadership teams and founders sit amongst the teams and encourage a culture of balance and passion. MV is a very special place, and our values are anchored by three main pillars: people, planet, and community.
We are looking for an Assistant or Junior Accessories Designer to join our dynamic and passionate Design team at Mint Velvet, based at our Head Office in High Wycombe. Depending on your area of strength, product areas may include leather bags and small leather goods, scarves, cold weather accessories, shoes and jewellery.

• Under the direction of the Design Manager, you will research, interpret and design ranges in line with the Mint Velvet handwriting
• Presenting ideas to the Design & Buying teams each season
• Demonstrating a good knowledge of fabrics/hardware etc
• Spec drawings to a high standard
• Reviewing and fitting samples with Buyer
• Visiting key suppliers to action new samples
• Shopping ideas for new shapes/trims etc. and have a commercial awareness of key competitors