Craftsperson, Development - Stitcher
Rookery Factory, Chilcompton
Development (Factory Floor) /
Maternity Cover /
On-site
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:
We are looking for a bright enthusiastic craftsperson to join our busy Development team based at the Rookery. You will be working on new season products and get a good look at our new ranges. Put your skills and knowledge into creating Mulberry’s new products. Hand cutting will be required.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
· Continuous improvement – Ensure to share your skills and knowledge to support teams and always look for ways to improve processes
· Making specifications – Create a coherent making document for production use
· Timings – Work with the costings team to ensure an accurate time for new products
· Prototypes – Produce working prototypes to tight deadlines, whilst maintaining perfect quality
· Showroom Samples – Work flexible hours to achieve deadline for Handover with excellent quality
· Press Samples – Products for press events
· Production Exotics – Python, Alligator or Ostrich
· Special Requests – VIP bags
· Trials - New concepts
· Production Bags – Stitch
TEAM
· Participate in team meetings
· Work collaboratively with all teams
· Communicate well with other team members
SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED:
· Good manual skills
· Excellent communication skills
· To act as a problem solver
· Excellent attention to detail
· To be flexible with working hours
· Approachable with others
· Team player
· Ability to work under pressure
· Able to assume responsibility for tasks and workload, and work using own initiative
Culture:
− Embrace and demonstrate the Mulberry values and behaviours: honesty, dynamism, and a community-oriented spirit.
− 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.
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.
Other:
Weekly hours: 39
Hours of work: 7:30am to 4:30pm Monday to Thursday and 7:30am to 12:30pm Friday
Breaks: 30mins unpaid lunch Monday - Thursday
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
- Fresh fruit everyday
- Training and development opportunities
- 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 talent@mulberry.com.
