Designer - Accessories (Hybrid from WI or NY)

Lands' End • New York, NY

6d • $76,000 - $103,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Lands’ End is seeking an Accessories Designer with product design expertise across soft and hard accessories, including jewelry, bags, cold weather accessories, belts, scarves, hats, gloves, and other lifestyle items. The role creates seasonal accessories collections aligned with department strategies and business objectives, delivering brand-right, commercially viable products for the Lands’ End customer.

The Designer develops seasonal concepts, themes, and color stories, translating trend insights into compelling assortments. The role requires knowledge of materials, fabrication, construction, trims, print, pattern, and color, and the ability to balance creative design with functionality and cost considerations. The Designer works with vendors, mills, and factories to develop materials, textures, and finishes that meet brand quality standards.

This is a hybrid role based at the corporate headquarters in Dodgeville, Wisconsin, or the New York City office. Three weeks per month are onsite Monday through Thursday, and the fourth week is fully remote.

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 product for the Lands’ End customer.
• Familiarity with global vendors, factories, and suppliers in the accessories space.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Ability to independently manage complex design projects.
• Demonstrated ability to mentor and develop junior design talent.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced degree.

Responsibilities

• Develop seasonal accessories concepts, themes, color stories, and assortments aligned with department strategies and business objectives.
• Translate trend insights into brand-right, commercially viable product for the Lands’ End customer.
• Create concept boards and presentations, conduct trend and market research, and produce 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.
• Balance design creativity with product functionality and cost considerations.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

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