
RTC-1 Employment Services
Are you a creative designer with a flair for handbags, accessories, and footwear? Join RTC-1 Employment Services in Dubai as a Fashion Designer – Bags & Accessories. You’ll lead seasonal accessory collections from concept through production, applying your design vision, material knowledge, and technical skills to turn ideas into desirable products.
About the Company
RTC-1 Employment Services is a licensed recruitment agency based in Dubai, helping clients in many industries throughout the Middle East & Africa. Known for matching creative talents with leading fashion & retail brands, we represent companies who value innovation, craftsmanship, and trend leadership.
Job Overview
Location: Dubai, UAE
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Department: Design / Creative / Accessories Product Development
Reports To: Head of Design or Accessories Department
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design or related field; specialization in accessories/footwear design preferred
Experience: 3+ years designing bags, accessories, or footwear for brands/labels; experience with leather, hardware and construction techniques essential
Gender: Open to all nationalities/gender
Role – Fashion Designer (Bags & Accessories)
You’ll be responsible for designing and developing seasonal collections of bags, accessories, and footwear—taking them from mood boards and concepts through to technical specifications and finished products. You’ll conduct trend & market research, source materials, collaborate with production and ensure designs marry aesthetics with function.
Key Responsibilities
Develop seasonal accessory, handbag, and footwear collections from concept to production.
Research trends, source materials, and analyze market demands to shape design direction.
Produce sketches, technical drawings, mood boards, tech packs/specs for sampling and production.
Ensure designs meet quality, aesthetic, functional standards—including durability, comfort, finishing, and material integrity.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams including production, sourcing, quality, and merchandising.
Required Qualifications & Skills
Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design or related discipline; specialization in Bags/Accessories or Footwear is preferred.
3+ years of relevant experience designing bags/accessories/footwear for a brand or label.
Strong knowledge of materials (leather, fabrics), hardware (zippers, buckles, loops), and construction techniques.
Proficiency in design software like Adobe Illustrator & Photoshop; technical drawing skills; 3D design skills are a plus.
What We Offer
A competitive salary up to AED 13,000/month inclusive of fixed allowances (depending on experience & qualifications)
Full-time role in a creative, fashion-led company with exposure to trend setting work and product development.
Hands-on involvement in all phases of design & production, from sketch to shipment.
Location & Work Conditions
Based in Dubai, working in the company’s design studio / HQ. Travel to vendors / factories may be required at times.
Full-time hours; deadlines around seasonal launches may demand extra hours.
Growth & Career Path
From this role, opportunities may include Senior Designer (Accessories), Head of Accessories Design, or leadership roles in product development or creative direction.
How to Apply
Apply via the GulfTalent listing for Fashion Designer (Bags & Accessories): make sure your portfolio showcases accessory/bag/footwear work, materials & hardware knowledge, technical drawings / spec-packs, and your trend research.
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