Mulberry

Outdoor & Apparel

DesignAssistant(6-monthFixed-TermContract)

£28–35k ~AI est. London, United Kingdom CONTRACT Remote Friendly
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
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The Brief

“Design Assistant (6-month Fixed-Term Contract) at Mulberry. Skills: Product development, Concept research, Sketch development, Prototyping. Support design team. Assist with seasonal research”

Industry & Context.

Outdoor & Apparel

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Degree in Fashion Accessories, Degree in Product Design, Degree in Leather Goods Design, Degree in related discipline, Adobe Creative Suite proficiency, Photoshop proficiency, Illustrator proficiency, Hand drawing skills, Visual communication skills, Ability to create physical mock-ups, Ability to create models

Nice to Have

3D design software familiarity, Basic knowledge of Salpa 3D pattern cutting, Internship experience within accessories, Internship experience within leather goods, Internship experience within lifestyle products, University project experience within accessories, University project experience within leather goods, University project experience within lifestyle products

What You'll Do.

Assist with seasonal research

Create presentation materials

Support preparation of technical specification sheets

Support preparation of product documentation

Assist with Photoshop renderings

Assist with visual presentations

Help create physical mock-ups

Help create prototype samples

Support material organisation

Support archive management

Support studio administration

Assist team during product development

Assist team during sample review

Contribute creatively to design discussions

Contribute creatively to seasonal concepts

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Wider design team

Communication Scope

Visual communication

Full Job Description

## Description 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. Scope of the Role: We are looking for a passionate and creatively driven Design Assistant to join our Leather Goods & Lifestyle Accessories Design team. This is an exciting opportunity that would suit a recent graduate seeking hands-on experience within a design environment, supporting the development of handbags, small leather goods, jewellery, and lifestyle accessories. The role will provide exposure to the full creative process, from concept research and sketch development through to prototyping and product development. Working closely with the wider design team, you will gain valuable industry experience while contributing to seasonal projects and day-to-day studio activities. Duties & Responsibilities: Support the design team across handbags, small leather goods, jewellery, and lifestyle accessory categories Assist with seasonal research including inspiration, materials, colour palettes, trends, and competitor analysis Create sketches, renderings, mood boards, and presentation materials Support the preparation of technical specification sheets and product documentation Assist with Photoshop renderings and visual presentations Help create physical mock-ups and prototype samples Support material organisation, archive management, and studio administration Assist the team during product development and sampl

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