Junior Leather Goods Designer

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: Understand and demonstrate the Mulberry employee values and behaviours: Be Bold, Be Imaginative, Be Open, Be Responsible. 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.

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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 talent@mulberry.com.