Accessories Designer

Role: Accessories Designer

Reports into: Accessories Product Manager

Location: London, United Kingdom (with international travel to key markets)

Key Markets: UK & US (London & LA focus)

Contract Type: Full Time, working 7.5 hours per day, 5 days per week

About Us

Nothing is clearer to us than the belief that every woman should include strength training in her life to enhance both physical and mental well-being. It's about building strong bodies and even stronger minds, asserting their right to take up space in the gym, and allowing the spotlight to shine bright on their progress.

To us, strength training represents a determined, goal-oriented mindset and an unwavering work ethic. We don't wait for success; we create it through hard work and determination. When faced with challenges, we don't back down; instead, we break through barriers, recognising that true progress lies on the other side.

These are the pillars that form the foundation of Oner Active. We consistently challenge ourselves to create innovative and impactful products, so that you can perform better. With our range of products and innovative approach, we provide a wide variety of colours to ensure that all skin tones genuinely radiate in Oner.

Our Purpose and Mission

We are on a mission to unite and empower women to be the strongest version of themselves through strength training. We want to inspire women to take centre stage in the gym by promoting strength training, which underpins all movement and sport, as a healthy foundation in life.

You'll be responsible for:

• Leading the creative vision and design direction for Oner Active's multi product Accessories collection, ensuring the embodiment of our brand DNA while innovating and pushing boundaries.
• Creating Techpacks, CAD design allowing excellent first protos from sourcing partners
• Playing a critical role in trend forecasting, identifying Accessory opportunities within the lifestyle and activewear market to position Oner Active as a leader in everyday athleisure.
•  Discovering and developing Oner Active's unique point of view within the lifestyle space, setting the brand apart in key markets (UK, US, especially London and LA)
•  Fostering creativity, innovation, and collaboration within the team to deliver high-quality, trend-driven products
• Collaborating with Krissy Cela, Product Manager, and the Buying and Merchandising teams to design and launch trend-forward products that reflect the evolving needs of our customers
• Maintaining strong relationships with supply chain partners in the Far East and Turkey, ensuring that our creative vision is executed flawlessly in production
• Leading market research and competitor analysis to stay ahead of emerging trends, ensuring that our accessories consistently meets the desires of our target audience
• Partnering closely with marketing and creative teams to ensure that the product storytelling is cohesive and resonates with our customer base
• Championing sustainability and ethical sourcing practices within the design process, ensuring that Oner Active remains a responsible and forward-thinking brand
• Assist with ad-hoc projects as and when required.

You'll need to have:

•  A minimum 3 years’ experience in an accessories design role within a relevant lifestyle, activewear, or fashion brand.
• High proficiency in Illustrator & Photoshop.
• Fully competency in CAD design and technical drawing is essential.
• Good knowledge of technical processes and experience of working closely with Far East suppliers.
• Strong awareness of multi product packaging design.
• Strong awareness of print and graphic design.
• Expertise in trend forecasting and market analysis, with a proven ability to translate insights into innovative product designs
• A deep understanding of the lifestyle, activewear market, with a creative vision to develop products that set trends rather than follow them
• Experience working with supply chains in the Far East ensuring product designs are executed to the highest standards
•  Strong commercial awareness, with the ability to recognize opportunities in the UK and US markets and leverage them creatively
•  Excellent leadership and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams and inspire innovation
• Excellent organisational and time management skills.
• The ability to work under pressure and able to prioritise and manage deadlines.
• Passion for the Oner Active brand and a desire to be part of its ongoing growth and success
  
  

• Hybrid working - we work three days a week in the London office, two days remotely
• Work from anywhere for up to 4 weeks a year
• 25 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays
• 5% employer match salary sacrifice pension scheme
• Generous Oner Active discount for clothing
• Regular Oner Active sample sales in the office
• Free Evolve You subscription
• Healthy office snacks and fruit (plus a chocolate cupboard when you need a sweet treat in the afternoon)
• Healthcare scheme
• Monthly contribution towards your wellbeing
• Gym membership contribution
• Start-up culture: the chance to make a real impact, to learn a lot and to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Monthly team workout classes
• Lots of employee events like our Summer party, Christmas party and team away days
• Dog friendly office!