Junior Leather Goods Designer
Posted:
22 May 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline:
19 November 2026
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Born in 1971 the roots of Mulberry are in Somerset England. For more than fifty years Mulberry has been a British lifestyle brand internationally acclaimed for quality and design capturing the Mulberry Spirit.
Sustainability has been part of the Mulberry ethos since the brands 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 do this our people are honest dynamic and community spirited.
If these are values you share we would love you to join our team.
We are seeking a highly motivated and creatively driven Junior Designer to join ourLeather Goods Design team within a British leather goods and lifestyle brand. This is an exciting opportunity for a designer with a passion for craftsmanship materials and contemporary modern product design across handbags small leather goods jewellery gifting and lifestyle accessories.
Working closely with the design and development teams you will support the creation of commercially relevant and beautifully crafted products from concept through to development reporting to the Senior Leather Goods Designer.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Support the design team across handbags small leather goods jewellery gifting and lifestyle categories
- Research: seasonal inspiration materials colours trims and market trends
- Develop design concepts through hand sketching digital renderings and 3D mock-ups
- Create technical specification sheets and detailed design documentation for product development
- Produce Photoshop renderings
- Assist in handbag construction development and leather goods prototyping working closely with Product Development Team and factories.
- Build physical 3D mock-ups and prototypes to support design and development
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including product development and production merchandising and image
- Maintain organised archives of design files materials and technical information
Culture:
- Embrace and demonstrate the Mulberry values and behaviours: honesty dynamism and a community-oriented spirit.
- Support Mulberry to deliver an inclusive culture through behaving in a way that is open-minded and respectful towards others and understanding that your views opinions and experiences may not always be shared by your colleagues.
- Act as an ambassador for Mulberry and communicate positively about the brand.
Sustainability:
- As a certified B Corp we are committed to using business as a force for good. Youll be encouraged to incorporate environmentally and socially responsible practices into your work supporting our Made to Last strategy across Climate Circularity and Community.
- Help foster a culture where diversity is celebrated and every individual feels valued respected and included. Champion equity empathy and understanding in all interactions - internally and externally.
Skills & Knowledge:
- Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop Illustrator InDesign)
- Strong hand drawing and visual communication skills
- Knowledge of handbag construction and leather goods development
- Experience creating technical specification sheets (specs)
- Ability to produce Photoshop renderings and visual presentations
- Experience making physical 3D mock-ups and prototypes
- Strong eye for detail proportion colour and materials
- Excellent organisational and communication skills
- Passion for luxury fashion craftsmanship and contemporary design
- Strong interest in arts culture fashion and creative industries
- Curious proactive and eager to learn
- Collaborative mindset with a positive and adaptable attitude
- Genuine interest in jewellery small leather goods lifestyle and gifting categories
Desired Skills & Knowledge:
- Familiarity with 3D design software is highly desirable
- Previous experience working with factories and product development teams
- Exposure to luxury fashion accessories or lifestyle product categories
- Understanding of materials sourcing and manufacturing processes
- Understanding of Salpa 3D pattern cutting techniques
This role would suit a creative and detail-oriented designer looking to develop their career within a dynamic design environment that values craftsmanship innovation and timeless British style.
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 and as they relate to the particular you need us to make any adjustments to our application or interview processes to enable you to be at your best please email us at emailprotected.
Required Experience:
Junior IC
About Company
Shop the official mulberry.com website for timeless British luxury. Discover our classic leather bags, accessories, womenswear and travel collections.