Designer – Women’s Accessories

About the Role

Join Primark as a Designer focusing on Women’s Accessories and play a strategic role in implementing product strategies. You will identify key seasonal trends, collaborate with suppliers to deliver top-quality products, and partner with Buying and Merchandising teams to create engaging and innovative ranges for our target customers globally.

Responsibilities

• Research global trend directions in women’s accessories using forecasting tools, data, and customer insights to create commercial collections.
• Lead seasonal colour direction and champion innovation in materials, trims, hardware, and construction techniques to produce distinctive products.
• Manage the complete design and development lifecycle of bags, footwear, and accessory lines from concept to final approval.
• Develop commercially balanced ranges that align with the brand’s DNA, category strategy, and product architecture while maintaining customer focus.
• Lead, mentor, and manage a design team, setting high standards for quality, efficiency, and work culture.
• Collaborate across functions with Buying, Merchandising, Technical, Sourcing, suppliers, and Brand teams to ensure consistent and high-quality product delivery.
• Represent your categories in leadership meetings and working groups, presenting range sign-offs and fostering cross-functional alignment.

About Primark

Primark is a global clothing retailer employing over 80,000 people across Europe and the US. Founded in Ireland in 1969, the company focuses on offering value with minimal environmental impact, expanding its footprint to 530 stores by 2026. Its core values—Caring, Dynamic, and Together—shape a collaborative and innovative culture.

Benefits

• Healthcare and pension schemes with potential bonuses.
• 27 days paid leave plus bank holidays; option to purchase an additional 5 days.
• Tax saver tickets, access to a fitness center, and subsidized cafeteria facilities.

Candidate Profile

• Over 7 years of experience in accessories design, including leadership or team management roles.
• Deep expertise in accessories, footwear, or bags, particularly materials, construction, and full product development cycles.
• Proven success in delivering high-volume, commercially viable collections by interpreting seasonal trends into customer-focused products.
• Strong leadership and mentoring skills with the ability to influence and inspire design teams.
• Excellent supplier and stakeholder management, confident communication, and cross-functional collaboration abilities.
• Organized, accountable, proactive, and able to manage multiple priorities effectively in a dynamic environment.