Accessories Designer Jobs
Accessories Designer jobs are open across fashion, retail, luxury goods, and consumer products, from junior and mid-level to senior and creative director roles, with specializations in jewelry, handbags, and footwear. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Location: Framingham, MA (2x/week on site, 3x/week remote)
Duration: Estimated through April 30, 2027
Compensation Range: $35.00 - $45.00 per hour
Cella is seeking a Product Development Designer on behalf of an established global retail client. This role offers an opportunity to contribute directly to the end-to-end design and execution of seasonal product lines focusing on handbags, accessories, and apparel.
Responsibilities:
- Assists in the creation and development of designs for ladies' apparel.
- Collaborates with senior designers and cross-functional teams to ensure designs meet quality standards and market demands.
- Researches fashion trends, including attending trade shows and conducting market research.
- Create sketches and technical drawings to communicate design concepts.
- Participates in product development meetings to discuss design ideas, materials, and production techniques.
- Assists in the selection of materials, colors, and trims for designs.
- Provides support in the development of quarterly product, including creating mood boards and assisting with fabric and color selections.
- Collaborates with suppliers and manufacturers to ensure quality production of designs.
- Stays up-to-date with industry trends, new technologies, and manufacturing techniques.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Fashion Design, Apparel Design, or equivalent practical work experience.
- Minimum of 2 years of professional experience in fashion design or technical product development.
- Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign) across PC and Mac operating environments.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
- Strong technical design background, including understanding of garment and accessory construction, pattern making, and flat sketches.
- Familiarity with apparel and accessories retail merchandising and production workflows.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously under seasonal deadlines.
- Demonstrated problem-solving capabilities and clear written and verbal communication skills.
JOBID: 112026-167397
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Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.
At Cella, a randstad digital company, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com.
Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Cella by randstad digital offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).
This posting is open for thirty (30) days.
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
Cella is an award-winning leader in consulting, staffing and managed solutions for creative, marketing, digital and proposal development teams. We help people build meaningful careers and partner with companies to help them win. Our staffing solutions include freelance, contract, temporary, temp-to-hire and direct hire positions. Cella has earned the 2022 Best of Staffing® Client and Talent 10-Year Diamond Awards—an honor earned by only 1% of staffing firms in the U.S. Cella is an equal opportunity employer.
Location: Framingham, MA (2x/week on site, 3x/week remote)
Duration: Estimated through April 30, 2027
Compensation Range: $35.00 - $45.00 per hour
Cella is seeking a Product Development Designer on behalf of an established global retail client. This role offers an opportunity to contribute directly to the end-to-end design and execution of seasonal product lines focusing on handbags, accessories, and apparel.
Responsibilities:
- Assists in the creation and development of designs for ladies' apparel.
- Collaborates with senior designers and cross-functional teams to ensure designs meet quality standards and market demands.
- Researches fashion trends, including attending trade shows and conducting market research.
- Create sketches and technical drawings to communicate design concepts.
- Participates in product development meetings to discuss design ideas, materials, and production techniques.
- Assists in the selection of materials, colors, and trims for designs.
- Provides support in the development of quarterly product, including creating mood boards and assisting with fabric and color selections.
- Collaborates with suppliers and manufacturers to ensure quality production of designs.
- Stays up-to-date with industry trends, new technologies, and manufacturing techniques.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Fashion Design, Apparel Design, or equivalent practical work experience.
- Minimum of 2 years of professional experience in fashion design or technical product development.
- Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign) across PC and Mac operating environments.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
- Strong technical design background, including understanding of garment and accessory construction, pattern making, and flat sketches.
- Familiarity with apparel and accessories retail merchandising and production workflows.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously under seasonal deadlines.
- Demonstrated problem-solving capabilities and clear written and verbal communication skills.
JOBID: 112026-167397
#LI-CELLA
#LI-AU2
#PL
Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.
At Cella, a randstad digital company, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com.
Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Cella by randstad digital offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).
This posting is open for thirty (30) days.
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
Cella is an award-winning leader in consulting, staffing and managed solutions for creative, marketing, digital and proposal development teams. We help people build meaningful careers and partner with companies to help them win. Our staffing solutions include freelance, contract, temporary, temp-to-hire and direct hire positions. Cella has earned the 2022 Best of Staffing® Client and Talent 10-Year Diamond Awards—an honor earned by only 1% of staffing firms in the U.S. Cella is an equal opportunity employer.
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Retail
- Staffing & Recruiting
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in accessories designer jobs.
- Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop for technical flats and presentations
- Experience developing accessories from concept sketch through production-ready specifications
- Knowledge of materials including leather, metal hardware, textiles, or stone depending on category
- Familiarity with 3D design tools such as Rhino or CLO for prototyping and sampling
- Understanding of manufacturing processes, vendor communication, and factory sample review
- Bachelor's degree in fashion design, accessory design, or a related applied arts discipline
Tips for Your Accessories Designer Job Search
Tailor your portfolio for each category
Footwear studios and jewelry houses look for very different things. Organize your portfolio by product category so reviewers see relevant work immediately. Mixing handbags, belts, and eyewear without clear structure makes it harder for hiring managers to assess fit.
List materials and manufacturing knowledge explicitly
Job postings for accessories designers frequently require specific material fluency like leather goods construction, metalwork for jewelry, or hardware sourcing. Name the materials and production methods you've worked with directly on your resume rather than burying them in project descriptions.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists accessories designer openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Show seasonal collection cadence in interviews
Interviewers at apparel and accessories brands want to know you can work within compressed seasonal timelines. Be ready to walk through a full development cycle you owned, from concept sketching through production handoff, and name specific deadlines you hit.
Target postings by software stack, not just title
Accessories design roles often filter by software. If you're strong in Rhino for 3D footwear or CLO for soft goods, search for openings that name those tools. Filtering by software match raises your relevance score in applicant tracking systems.
Negotiate by referencing comp for comparable product categories
Salary ranges for accessories designers vary sharply between jewelry, footwear, and hard goods. When negotiating, anchor your ask to the specific product category you're being hired for, not to a generic accessories designer benchmark, so the comparison is fair and defensible.
Accessories Designer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most accessories designers?
The companies hiring the most accessories designers right now include NIKE, FIGS, and CELLA, with the largest share of openings in New York, Oregon, and California, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Openings are distributed across luxury, mass-market retail, and direct-to-consumer brands.
How many accessories designer jobs are remote?
About 60% of accessories designer openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, though the share varies significantly by specialization. Roles focused on concept development, digital rendering, and trend research are more likely to offer remote flexibility, while positions requiring hands-on sample review and factory coordination are typically on-site or hybrid.
How do you become an accessories designer?
Start by completing a degree or certificate program in fashion design, accessory design, or industrial design with a focus on soft or hard goods. Build a category-specific portfolio that shows your process from initial sketches through finished specs. Gain experience through internships at accessories brands or manufacturers where you can practice technical flat drawing, materials sourcing, and sample review. Proficiency in Illustrator and at least one 3D tool strengthens your candidacy significantly.
How do you get hired as an accessories designer with little experience?
Focus your portfolio on a single product category and show your full design process rather than only finished pieces. Brands hiring junior accessories designers want to see that you understand construction and materiality, not just aesthetics. Freelance production assistance, spec writing for small labels, or even detailed personal projects that demonstrate material knowledge can substitute for formal employment history when you're applying to entry-level openings.
What does the accessories designer interview process look like?
Most accessories design interviews begin with a portfolio review where you walk hiring managers through past projects and explain your design decisions. A technical skills assessment often follows, which may involve creating a quick flat sketch, writing a spec sheet, or responding to a design brief under time pressure. Final rounds typically include a conversation with the creative director or product development lead focused on your process, vendor experience, and ability to work within seasonal timelines.
Where can I find and apply to accessories designer jobs?
You can find and apply to accessories designer jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from companies across the United States in one place. The listings cover roles at every level and in categories including jewelry, footwear, handbags, and hard goods. Find roles that fit your background and apply directly to each listing from the page.
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