Mulberry

British luxury lifestyle brand emphasizing sustainability

Junior Leather Goods Designer

Industrial DesignConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeLondon, UKNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, including Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign.
Strong hand drawing and visual communication skills.
Knowledge of handbag construction and leather goods development.
Experience creating technical specification sheets.
Ability to produce Photoshop renderings and visual presentations.
Experience making physical 3D mock-ups and prototypes.
Strong eye for detail, proportion, colour, and materials.
Passion for luxury fashion, craftsmanship, and contemporary design.
Strong interest in arts, culture, fashion, and creative industries.
Genuine interest in jewellery, small leather goods, lifestyle, and gifting categories.

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 the 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.
Demonstrate the company’s values and behaviours: honesty, dynamism, and a community-oriented spirit.
Support an inclusive culture by behaving openly and respectfully, and recognising that colleagues may have different views, opinions, and experiences.
Act as an ambassador for the brand and communicate positively about it.
Incorporate environmentally and socially responsible practices into work, supporting the 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.

Desired Qualifications

Familiarity with 3D design software.
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.
Curiosity, proactivity, eagerness to learn, and a collaborative, positive, and adaptable attitude.

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 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. To 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. You’ll 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 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 at [email protected].

About the Company

Mulberry

British luxury lifestyle brand emphasizing sustainability

Mulberry is a British lifestyle brand known for its leather goods, accessories and fashion that combine creativity, craft and culture with a playful, distinctly British edge. Its products rely on traditional craftsmanship, high-quality materials and durable design to create timeless pieces that last beyond trends. Mulberry differentiates itself through a strong heritage, a clear commitment to sustainability, and a social-forward approach: since the Made to Last Manifesto in 2021, the company has pursued regenerative and circular practices across its business, and in 2024 earned B Corp Certification for its purpose-driven model. The company’s goal is to run a responsible, community-focused business that protects the environment while delivering premium products, and to influence the industry toward regenerative and circular practices.

Company size: 1,001-5,000
Company stage: IPO
Headquarters: Radstock, United Kingdom
Founded: 1971

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