Small Leathergoods Designer

Richemont; Milano; In loco; EUR 30.000 - 50.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

A luxury goods company in Milan seeks an experienced designer for small and medium leather goods. The role involves conducting research, developing design proposals, and collaborating with teams to align designs with brand vision. Candidates should have robust experience in the luxury sector, strong creative skills, and be fluent in Italian and English. A portfolio is required for application.

Competenze

• Robust experience in small/medium leather goods design in luxury.
• Strong creative and technical skills.
• Experience collaborating with suppliers and artisans.

Mansioni

• Conduct creative research from brand heritage and contemporary trends.
• Develop design proposals including sketches and 3D mock-ups.
• Oversee development process with the leathergoods developer.

Conoscenze

Creative research

Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator

Proficiency in Photoshop

3D modeling software

Knowledge of leather types

Creativity vs commercial viability

Excellent communication

Attention to detail

Fluent in Italian

Fluent in English

Proficiency in French

Descrizione del lavoro

How will you make an impact? You will:

• Conduct creative research, drawing inspiration from the brand’s heritage, contemporary trends and lifestyle, and material innovations
• Develop design proposals for medium and small leather goods, including sketches, technical drawings, and 3D mock-ups
• Collaborate closely with internal teams, including merchandising and development departments, to align designs with brand vision and business objectives
• Participate to the materials selection, leathers, finishes, and hardware, ensuring they align with the brand’s aesthetic and sustainability commitments
• Oversee the development process with the Leathergoods developer, working closely with suppliers and to ensure the highest quality standards are met
• Participate to prototypes review with development and industrial teams to ensure design requirements and high quality standards are met in production

How will you experience success with us?

• Previous robust experience in small/medium leather goods design, within the luxury sector
• Strong creative and technical skills, including proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and 3D modeling software
• Deep knowledge of leather types, construction techniques, and luxury finishing
• Curiosity for new and sustainable materials
• Experience collaborating with suppliers, tanneries, and artisans to bring designs to life
• Ability to balance creativity with commercial viability, ensuring designs align with market needs
• Positive mindset, good communicator and able to collaborate with others welcoming other people’s point of view
• A keen eye for detail, strong organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Fluent in Italian and English; proficiency in French is a plus

What makes our group different?
Our true power does not lie in our similarities but in the riche diversity of our arts, cultures and human skills, as well as our specific ability to foster untapped potential.

• We value freedom, collegiality, loyalty and solidarity
• We foster empathy, curiosity, courage, humility and integrity
• We care for the world we live in

Your journey with us:

Please include your portfolio in the application.

If your profile will be selected, you will have the opportunity to meet the Talent Acquisition, the HR Manager, the Accessories Design Director, the Design Director.

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