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Fashion Designer
Handbags & Lifestyle Accessories Designer
Fashion Designer
#818374
Remote / WFH
MAYU
Job Description
Job description
Job Description Freelance Handbags & Lifestyle Accessories Designer for MAYU: /n Project Duration: July–September 2026 (Freelance / Contract) /n MAYU is looking for a talented freelance Handbags & Lifestyle Accessories Designer to collaborate on the design and development of our upcoming collection, launching in early September. /n Our new collection will explore the intersection of luxury craftsmanship and material innovation, featuring fish leather alongside other next-generation sustainable leather alternatives. We are looking for a designer who can create timeless, commercially viable products while embracing the unique characteristics of innovative materials. /n What you will do: /n /n
Design a capsule collection of handbags and lifestyle accessories
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Develop mood boards, concept directions, colour palettes, and material combinations
/n
Create detailed design sketches and technical drawings
/n
Prepare tech packs with construction details, dimensions, hardware specifications, and finishing notes
/n
Collaborate closely with our founder and manufacturing partners during product development
/n
Refine designs based on prototyping and material constraints
/n
Help build a cohesive collection aligned with MAYU's premium brand vision
/n /n We are looking for someone who has: /n /n
Experience designing handbags, leather goods, or lifestyle accessories
/n
A strong portfolio demonstrating contemporary, premium product design
/n
Knowledge of bag construction, materials, hardware, and manufacturing processes
/n
Experience preparing production-ready tech packs
/n
Strong understanding of luxury aesthetics, functionality, and user experience
/n
Excellent communication skills and the ability to work independently within tight timelines
/n /n Bonus if you have experience with: /n /n
Fish leather, bio-based materials, vegan leather, or other sustainable materials
/n
Luxury fashion or accessories brands
/n
Working directly with artisans or manufacturers
/n
Product development from concept to production
/n /n Deliverables: /n /n
Collection concepts and mood boards
/n
Design sketches and renderings
/n
Production-ready tech packs
/n
Material and hardware recommendations
/n
Support through sampling and design refinements
/n /n To Apply, please share: /n /n
Your portfolio (handbags/accessories only)
/n
Relevant projects you've worked on
/n
Your availability over the next 6–8 weeks
/n
Your pricing (hourly or project-based)
/n /n We're looking for someone excited by material innovation, thoughtful design, and creating products that challenge conventional luxury while celebrating sustainability.
Job Description Freelance Handbags & Lifestyle Accessories Designer for MAYU: /n Project Duration: July–September 2026 (Freelance / Contract) /n MAYU is looking for a talented freelance Handbags & Lifestyle Accessories Designer to collaborate on the design and development of our upcoming collection, launching in early September. /n Our new collection will explore the intersection of luxury craftsmanship and material innovation, featuring fish leather alongside other next-generation sustainable leather alternatives. We are looking for a designer who can create timeless, commercially viable products while embracing the unique characteristics of innovative materials. /n What you will do: /n /n
Design a capsule collection of handbags and lifestyle accessories
/n
Develop mood boards, concept directions, colour palettes, and material combinations
/n
Create detailed design sketches and technical drawings
/n
Prepare tech packs with construction details, dimensions, hardware specifications, and finishing notes
/n
Collaborate closely with our founder and manufacturing partners during product development
/n
Refine designs based on prototyping and material constraints
/n
Help build a cohesive collection aligned with MAYU's premium brand vision
/n /n We are looking for someone who has: /n /n
Experience designing handbags, leather goods, or lifestyle accessories
/n
A strong portfolio demonstrating contemporary, premium product design
/n
Knowledge of bag construction, materials, hardware, and manufacturing processes
/n
Experience preparing production-ready tech packs
/n
Strong understanding of luxury aesthetics, functionality, and user experience
/n
Excellent communication skills and the ability to work independently within tight timelines
/n /n Bonus if you have experience with: /n /n
Fish leather, bio-based materials, vegan leather, or other sustainable materials
/n
Luxury fashion or accessories brands
/n
Working directly with artisans or manufacturers
/n
Product development from concept to production
/n /n Deliverables: /n /n
Collection concepts and mood boards
/n
Design sketches and renderings
/n
Production-ready tech packs
/n
Material and hardware recommendations
/n
Support through sampling and design refinements
/n /n To Apply, please share: /n /n
Your portfolio (handbags/accessories only)
/n
Relevant projects you've worked on
/n
Your availability over the next 6–8 weeks
/n
Your pricing (hourly or project-based)
/n /n We're looking for someone excited by material innovation, thoughtful design, and creating products that challenge conventional luxury while celebrating sustainability.
