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# Designer / Developer - Accessories

- **Company:** Rapha
- **Location:** London, UK (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** 3D Visualization, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Software Applications, SolidWorks (CAD), Rhino
- **Published:** July 4, 2026
- **Apply:** https://uk.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=a14b676ec57df06e

## About the Role

* Experience: 4-5 years of experience in the performance outdoor, sportswear, or cycling industries, ideally within a hybrid design/development or technical product role.
 * Category Expertise: Proven track record in developing technical soft and hard accessories (e.g., luggage construction, technical gloves, headwear and socks).
 * Software Proficiency: Highly skilled in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop. Familiarity with 3D visualisation tools (e.g., CLO 3D, Browzwear, or Rhino/SolidWorks for hardware/luggage) is a strong plus.
 * PLM Systems: Direct experience working within product lifecycle management software (Centric preferred).
 * Supply Chain: Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and experience collaborating directly with international vendors and overseas factories.
 * Mindset: A creative, flexible, and proactive problem-solver with excellent communication and organisational skills, able to manage multiple timelines under pressure.
 * Passion: A genuine passion for cycling, activewear innovation, and sustainable product design is highly desirable.

## Description

Design & Creative Execution

 * Collection Strategy: Support the creative direction of seasonal collections, developing cohesive product stories, colour CADs, and selecting appropriate fabrics and trims for your designated categories.
 * Performance Product Design: Create innovative, performance-driven designs for diverse cycling disciplines (from endurance to racing) as well as lifestyle/commuting applications.
 * Fit & Testing: Ensure fit, ergonomic, and performance consistency through research, wear-testing, and rider feedback to refine designs for commercial viability.

Product Development & Technical Execution

 * PLM & Tech Pack Management: Own the creation, maintenance, and accuracy of comprehensive technical packages in PLM (Centric), including BOMs, design specifications, measurements, and grading rules.
 * Sample Evaluation: Utilise PLM to review construction, workmanship, and quality of incoming prototyping and sealer samples, driving Rapha's high-quality standards.
 * Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner closely with in-house sampling, materials, sourcing, development and downstream teams to ensure successful, on-time, and on-budget product launches.
 * Factory & Risk Management: Collaborate directly with overseas factories to resolve manufacturing challenges. Proactively identify and elevate production or delivery risks to senior leadership, including QC follow-up.


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