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Accessories Designer & Product Developer Jobs in Cantù, Lombardy, Italy at Eton Shirts
Title: Accessories Designer & Product Developer
Company: Eton Shirts
Location: Cantù, Lombardy, Italy
We are looking for an Accessories Designer & Product Developer to join our Product Team on a fixed-term maternity cover contract, starting as soon as possible and running until the return of the current team member.
In this role, you will be responsible for creating, designing and developing Eton’s accessories product offer, in line with our brand vision, assortment strategy and visual goals. You will work closely with the Design Manager, Product Teams and suppliers to secure a relevant, high-quality and commercially strong accessories assortment for our target customer.
Key Responsibilities
Create and develop the accessories product offer in line with the visual goal and assortment plan, in close cooperation with the Design Manager and Collection Manager. Design and develop the soft accessories collection, including ties, pocket squares and scarves, with responsibility for new qualities, patterns, colours and seasonal expression. Drive the product development process for accessories, ensuring that products meet Eton’s quality standards and approved design direction. Work closely with suppliers on product development, pricing and execution, including costing follow-up and negotiation to support profitability targets. Own supplier follow-up on print, artwork and technical execution for accessories, including print strike-offs/tirelles, CAD colour matching, alignment of accessory prints with shirt designs when required, and definition and follow-up of logo and CC placements. Resolve technical issues with suppliers to secure final execution according to the approved design direction. Ensure accurate and timely product information in the PLM system for all accessories. Coordinate relevant information between Design, Product, Assortment and suppliers. Represent and live the Eton brand and company values in daily work and cross-functional collaboration.
Your Profile
We are looking for someone with strong design sensitivity, solid product development experience and the ability to manage several processes at the same time with accuracy and structure.
You likely have
A degree in textile, fashion design or a similar field. Experience from working with design and/or product development within the textile or fashion industry. Strong interest in accessories, textiles, fashion and high-end product execution. A great sense of style, colour, pattern, quality and detail. Experience working with suppliers and following up on technical product development matters. Good understanding of print development, artwork follow-up, colour matching and placement execution. A proactive, organized and solution-oriented working style. Ability to work cross-functionally and communicate clearly with internal teams and external partners. Fluency in English. Italian is considered a strong advantage. Good working knowledge of Illustrator, Photoshop and MS Office. Experience working in PLM systems is an advantage.
Contract type: Fixed-term contract, maternity cover
Start date: As soon as possible
Duration: Until the return of the current team member
Department: Product Team
Reports to: Design Manager
This is a hands-on role for someone who enjoys combining creativity with product development, supplier collaboration and technical follow-up, ensuring that every detail supports Eton’s design direction and quality standards.
We review applications on an ongoing basis. Please apply in the system.
