Job Description

We are looking for a Senior Designer on Jewellery and Sunglasses to join the COS design team on a temporary 3 month contract, you will lead the creative direction of the category, delivering premium, modern accessories that complement the COS womenswear collection and reflect our brand values of functionality, timelessness, and quality. This role can be flexible to work 3/4 days per week in our London Head Office and must be able to start end of June 2025.

Key Responsibilities 

Design jewellery and sunglasses collections from concept to completion, aligned with COS’ seasonal vision and customer expectations. Build a considered and commercial assortment that contributes to a complete, layered wardrobe. Research trends, materials, and customer insights to inform innovative and sustainable product development. Ensure your category has a clear identity within the womenswear & menswear assortment, and drive its evolution seasonally. Work collaboratively with buying, development, and wider design teams to ensure consistency, quality, and timely execution. Provide high level of awareness and knowledge of current and future trends to enhance design quality of the department. 

Qualifications

Alignment to our company values is the most important characteristic we look for in all new joiners. Our values are the behaviours that we appreciate above and beyond anything else. We are open-minded and curious, we dare to be different, we believe in constant improvement and we empower and trust you to take ownership. Our values are part of who we are, what we stand for and how we act.

In combination with our values we also require the below:

Significant experience designing jewellery and/or sunglasses, ideally within a premium or luxury brand. Proficient in product fitting with advanced technical knowledge of jewellery design and construction.Excellent eye for proportion, detail, and finish. Confident team player and communicator, comfortable in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. Passion for sustainable design and innovation. Genuine interest in the COS brand

Please kindly note that in order for us to consider your application, you will need to include a portfolio or examples of your work showcasing jewellery and/or sunglasses design most suited to the COS aesthetic. 

Additional Information

This is a part time, temporary 3 month contract based at our Head Office in London.

Benefits

We offer all our employees attractive benefits with extensive development opportunities around the globe. All our employees receive a 25% staff discount usable on all our H&M Group brands in stores and online.

In addition to this UK based colleagues also receive:

Up to 25 days holidayPension schemeDiscounts on various activities and financial/lifestyle products via our benefits hubCycle to work schemeDiscounted gym membershipEmployee assistance via retail trust

Inclusion & Diversity

At COS we’re determined to create and maintain inclusive, diverse and equitable workplaces throughout our organisation. Our teams should consist of a variety of people that share and combine their knowledge, experience and ideas. Having a diverse workforce leads to a positive impact on how we address challenges, on what we perceive possible and on how we choose to relate to our colleagues and customers all over the world. Hence all diversity dimensions are taken into consideration in our recruitment process. 

Company Description

COS offers a wardrobe of ready-to-wear and accessories rooted in exceptional quality and lasting design. The creative soul of the brand is fuelled by a deep connection to modern culture, dynamic global cities and compelling fashion movements. With an emphasis on expert craftsmanship, innovation and materiality, collections are created with a mindful approach, seamlessly blending contemporary and timeless. Learn more about COS here. 

Ready to apply? Click on the I’M INTERESTED link where you can upload your CV and portfolio securely. Once we have received your application, we will keep you updated regularly about the status of your application so please look out for our email.

We are looking forward to hearing from you!