Designer - Accessories (Hybrid from WI or NY)

Lands' End • New York, NY

5d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Accessories Designer creates seasonal soft and hard accessories collections that align with department strategies and business objectives, delivering brand-right, commercially viable products for the Lands’ End customer. Product categories include jewelry, bags, cold weather accessories, belts, scarves, hats, gloves, and other lifestyle items. The designer develops seasonal concepts, themes, and color stories, translating trend insights into compelling assortments while balancing creativity with functionality and cost considerations.

The role requires knowledge of materials, fabrication, construction, trims, print, pattern, and color. The designer works with vendors, mills, and factories to develop materials, textures, and finishes that meet the brand’s quality standards. Responsibilities span concept development and research through sketching, specification, prototype development, and production, in collaboration with Merchandising, Sourcing, and Quality. The designer also mentors associate and assistant designers and builds effective working relationships across the organization.

This is a hybrid role based at the corporate headquarters in Dodgeville, Wisconsin, or the New York City office. Employees work onsite three weeks per month, Monday through Thursday, and fully remotely during the fourth week.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design, Accessories Design, or a related field; equivalent experience is considered.
• 5–8 years of professional experience in accessories design, preferably within lifestyle or apparel brands.
• Strong knowledge of materials, construction techniques, and trims across accessories categories.
• Understanding of color theory, print and pattern development, and their application to seasonal accessories assortments.
• Ability to create flat sketches, technical drawings, and detailed design specifications.
• Experience translating trends into brand-right products for the Lands’ End customer.
• Familiarity with global vendors, factories, and suppliers within the accessories space.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Demonstrated ability to independently manage complex design projects.
• Proven capability to mentor and develop junior design talent.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced degree preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Develop seasonal accessories concepts, themes, and color stories aligned with department strategies and business objectives.
• Translate trend and market insights into brand-right, commercially viable assortments for the Lands’ End customer.
• Create concept boards and presentations.
• Conduct trend and market research.
• Create flat sketches, technical drawings, and detailed design specifications.
• Oversee prototype development from initial concept through production.
• Collaborate with vendors, mills, and factories to develop materials, textures, and finishes that support brand quality standards.
• Partner with Merchandising, Sourcing, and Quality to support timely execution, cost targets, and product integrity.
• Mentor associate and assistant designers and build strong working relationships across the organization.
• Manage multiple projects and deadlines, including complex design projects independently.

Benefits

• Paid time off
• Health benefits
• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits
• Disability benefits
• Position may be eligible for annual merit increase, bonus, and/or incentive compensation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level