Job Details
Following the guidelines and input of the MLG Collection Design Director the MLG Designer will support Senior Designers & Designers in developing a collection/special project in line with the Brand aesthetic and principles.
Key Accountabilities
Research trends and inspirations:
* Participate in the creativity of the category through knowledge of latest trends
* Monitor the marketplace to identify opportunities to stay ahead of the competitors
* Based on a theme or on Creative Director inputs, research inspiration thought:
o Vintage markets
o Suppliers
o Archives
o Web
o Expositions
o Books
Design and Collection Development:
* Develop sketches based on Senior Designer/Design Director inputs and the Brand aesthetic
* Propose new ideas
* Share the draws with the Senior Designer/Design Director and modify or integrate them with size, proportion, materials, and colors
* Support Designers applying graphic corrections (colors, materials) on draws realized by Senior Designers or developing rendering
* Ensure interactions with Merchandising and Legal teams, sharing information on the products of the Collection/Special project develops and guaranteeing the application of their inputs received
* Continuously interacts with different categories to ensure coherence on the Collection/Special project
* Ensure a clear communication and continuous interaction with internal stakeholders, providing all the details, size, proportions needs for each products, guaranteeing solutions in case of issues
Requirements
Functional
* 3-6 years of experience in a similar role
* Good knowledge in product development constructions, materials, fabrics, techniques and industrial production processes
* Sound culture of fashion, trends, designers and history of the Brand
* Excellent in freehand drawing
* Proficient on all design platforms as Adobe Illustrator and Adobe Photoshop, Microsoft Suite as well
* Positive spirit, able to forge working teams with different multi-cultural personalities
* Ability to maintain energy, focus and to work under pressure
* Fluency in English
Why work with us?
Gucci is committed to building a diverse workforce. We believe diversity in all its forms - gender, age, nationality, culture, religious beliefs and sexual orientation - enriches the workplace. It opens up opportunities for people to express their talent, both individually and collectively and it helps foster our ability to adapt to a changing world. As an Equal Opportunity Employer we welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of their background.