Established in Somerset in 1971, Mulberry has grown to be the largest maker of luxury leather goods in the United Kingdom. With a contemporary take on British heritage and a focus on responsible craft, our ambition is to create progressive luxury.
Sustainability has been part of the Mulberry ethos since the brand's inception, in recognition of our purpose-driven approach, in 2024 we proudly achieved B Corp Certification.
Today, we are a global brand, but our values remain the same; we are committed to improving our impact on people and the planet. If these are values you share, we would love you to join our team.
SCOPE OF ROLE:
Craftspeople in the Development Centre work individually or as part of a team to create protos, showroom samples, sealed samples and press/special products. They are also required to assist with line production work when necessary to help achieve factory targets
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
· Working on respective skills to create protos, showroom samples, sealed samples, press and any special projects
· Collating concisely all relevant processes on prototypes/samples, and relaying to office team
· Accurate timing of prototypes
· Training and passing of knowledge to production lines
· Continually improving all processes where possible
BRAND
· Understand and demonstrate the Mulberry employee values and behaviours: Be Bold, Be Imaginative, Be Open, Be Responsible
· Support Mulberry to deliver an inclusive culture, through behaving in a way that is open-minded and respectful towards others, and understanding that your views, opinions and experiences may not always be shared by your colleagues
· Act as an ambassador for Mulberry and communicate positively about the brand
TEAM
· Participate in team meetings
· Work collaboratively with all key stakeholders
Skills and Knowledge Required:
· Extensive knowledge of stitching
· Able to work collaboratively with all key stake holders, particularly Development
· Excellent communication skills; written and verbal
· The ability to assume responsibility for tasks and workload, and work using own initiative
· The confidence/desire to learn new skills within the department
· Proven ability to adopt a flexible approach to work
· Proven ability in producing accurate work with attention to detail
· Ability to work to under pressure and achieve targets
· Enjoys working in a hands on role
Sustainability:
− As a certified B Corp business, it is important to incorporate environmentally responsible practices into your work wherever possible. Support the businesses ‘Five C’s’ strategy in addressing and improving Climate, Cultivation, Craft, Culture and Circularity. Promote a greener, more sustainable future.
− Support to foster an environment where diversity is embraced and all individuals feel valued, respected and included. Promote equity, empathy and understanding and demonstrate this commitment within your internal and external communities.
What we can do for you:
- Product allowance
- Additional Day Off for your Birthday!
- An enviable staff discount and exclusive access to staff sales
- Pension Contributions & Life Assurance
- Onsite gym (London office)
- Fresh fruit everyday
- Training and development opportunities - including full access to LinkedIn Learning
- x2 paid volunteering days per year
- Access to Help@Hand - a wellbeing service featuring remote GP appointments, mental health support, physiotherapy, personal training & retail discounts
Mulberry is an equal opportunities employer and we are passionate about hiring and developing the best talent. All hiring decisions are made only on the basis of qualifications, skills or experience and as they relate to the particular role. If you need us to make any adjustments to our application or interview processes to enable you to be at your best, please email us at
[email protected].
