Head Designer RTW

PUIG Deutschland GmbH; Paris; Sur place; EUR 80 000 - 120 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A luxury fashion house in Paris is seeking a Head Designer for Ready-to-Wear collections. The role involves leading the design team, managing the creative process from concept to final product, and ensuring the artistic vision is met. Candidates should have extensive experience in a senior design role within a luxury environment, strong design skills, and fluency in English. This position requires a visionary leader who can adapt to market changes while upholding the brand's identity.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in a senior design leadership role within a luxury fashion house.
• Previous experience in both women’s and men’s collections.
• Exceptional hand-sketching, 3D, and technical design skills.
• Fluency in English is essential.

Responsabilités

• Lead the design process from concept to final product.
• Design and develop collections across all categories.
• Select and manage fabrics and trims.
• Oversee fittings and ensure artistic coherence of prototypes.
• Monitor fashion trends and emerging graphic techniques.

Connaissances

Leadership

Design Skills

Collaboration

Technical Design

Creative Vision

Market Understanding

Attention to Detail

Description du poste

Founded by its eponymous creator in 1976, Jean Paul Gaultier is a Parisian paradox—blending French style codes with iconoclastic rebellion, couture quality with urban sensibility, shock with chic.

Renowned for its daring tailoring and anti-conformist stance, the designer has forged a reputation as the “Enfant Terrible” of French fashion, a provocative and playful voice with timeless charm that continues to inspire a wide and diverse audience.

As Head Designer for Ready-to-Wear, you will lead the creative process from initial concept to final product, ensuring the artistic vision of the House is translated into innovative and high-quality collections. You will oversee all stages of design, manage a team of creatives, and collaborate cross-functionally to deliver collections that reflect the brand’s identity and meet strategic goals in line with the calendar.

Responsabilities

• Lead the design process from concept to final product, including sketching, 3D, development, technical drawings, prototype creation and participate in the industrialization process.
• Design and develop collections across all categories (pre‑collection, runway, capsule, etc.), ensuring alignment with the Artistic Director’s vision and the brand’s image.
• Ensure consistency with the seasonal collection plan and overall brand identity.
• Select and manage fabrics and trims in close collaboration with the development team.
• Create and maintain comprehensive design documentation: preliminary sketches, technical drawings, construction details, mock‑ups, animations, trend boards, silhouette illustrations, and presentation materials.
• Oversee fittings and ensure artistic coherence of prototypes; implement necessary modifications and finalize products with development teams and industrialization teams when needed.
• Monitor fashion trends and emerging graphic techniques to drive originality and desirability.
• Collaborate with merchandising, atelier, freelance creatives, industrialization, communication, development, and artistic teams.
• Ensure adherence to the creative calendar and budget constraints.
• Manage and mentor a team of designers, fostering creativity, efficiency, and respect for processes.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in a senior design leadership role within a luxury fashion house, with a proven track record of leading design teams to deliver complete ready‑to‑wear collections.
• Previous experience in both women’s and men’s collections.
• Demonstrated experience collaborating with an in‑house atelier.
• A visionary yet pragmatic creative leader with an innovative mindset and the agility to adapt to change.
• Exceptional hand‑sketching, 3D, and technical design skills.
• Strong understanding of the luxury market, its dynamics, and customer expectations.
• Deep appreciation for luxury aesthetics, proportions, volumes, and craftsmanship.
• Advanced 3D visualization expertise with a solid grasp of couture craftsmanship, materials, and silhouette development.
• Keen aesthetic sensibility and meticulous attention to detail.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and cross‑functional collaboration skills.
• Fluency in English is essential.