Overview
Following the guidelines and input of the Men Leather Goods Design Director, the Men Leather Goods Designer will collaborate with the team in developing Men Leather Goods collections & special projects 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 competitors.
- Based on a theme or on Artistic Director inputs, research inspiration through: Vintage markets, Suppliers, Archives, Web Expositions, Books, Materials.
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 real size mock up.
- Apply graphic corrections (colors, materials) on draws or develop rendering.
- Ensure interactions with Manufacture and Merchandising, sharing information on the products of the Collection / Special project develops and guaranteeing the application of their inputs received.
- Continuously interact 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 product, guaranteeing solutions in case of issues.
Requirements
Functional
- 5-7 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 such as Adobe Illustrator and Adobe Photoshop, Procreate, Microsoft Suite.
- 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.
Job Details
- Job Type: Regular
- Start Date: 2025-12-15
- Schedule: Full time
- Organization: Guccio Gucci S.p.A.