Material Designer - Prada Linea Rossa

Prada; Milano; In loco; EUR 40.000 - 60.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

A leading luxury fashion company based in Milan is seeking a Material Designer. This pivotal role focuses on developing innovative materials to enhance product performance and aesthetics, ensuring compliance with sustainability standards. Candidates should have 3-5 years of experience in material development, a degree in Industrial Product Design, and be fluent in both Italian and English. The position includes trend scouting, supplier management, and collaboration with design teams.

Servizi

Creative and international work environment

Opportunities for professional growth

Competenze

• 3-5 years of experience in material development within Fashion & Luxury Industry.
• Commitment to sustainability and eco-friendly material solutions.
• Ability to scout, evaluate and manage international suppliers.

Mansioni

• Develop and implement innovative materials for product performance.
• Collaborate with Design and Production teams to align material solutions.
• Source and test new materials with compliance to quality standards.

Conoscenze

Material development experience

Knowledge of fabrics and fibers

Strong aesthetic sensibility

Fluency in Italian and English

Formazione

Degree in Industrial Product Design or related

Descrizione del lavoro

Job Purpose

We are seeking a Material Designer for Prada Linea Rossa, based in Milan. This role is pivotal in driving innovation across footwear, accessories and ready‑to‑wear collections through the research and development of cutting‑edge materials. Acting as a connector between creative and technical teams, the Material Designer ensures that all materials meet the brand’s standards for aesthetics, quality, sustainability and technical requirements. The position involves trend scouting, exploring new technologies in fashion materials, identifying new suppliers, and presenting the most suitable solutions to internal stakeholders throughout the design and development process.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement innovative materials that enhance product performance, aesthetics and sustainability.
• Collaborate with Design, Product Development, and Production teams to align material solutions with brand strategy.
• Source and test new materials with global suppliers, ensuring compliance with quality and technical standards.
• Monitor industry trends and technologies to apply cutting‑edge material innovations to future collections.
• Build and maintain material libraries with swatches, textures, and treatments for design reference.
• Ensure materials meet functional, aesthetic, and sustainability goals, actively contributing to prototype reviews.
• Focus on sustainability, exploring and developing eco‑friendly materials and solutions that are aligned to company goals.

Knowledge and Skills

• Degree in Industrial Product Design, Materials/ Textile Design or related disciplines.
• 3-5 years of experience in material development within the Fashion & Luxury Industry (a previous experience in the sportswear/performance Fashion sector will be considered as a plus).
• Comprehensive knowledge of fabrics, fibers, surface treatments and material technologies.
• Strong aesthetic sensibility combined with technical and performance expertise.
• Solid commitment to sustainability and familiarity with eco‑friendly material solutions.
• Demonstrated ability to scout, evaluate and manage international suppliers.
• Excellent communication skills to effectively present proposals and support strategic decision‑making.
• Innovative and proactive mindset, with a strong orientation toward future trends and technologies.
• Fluency in Italian and English is required.

Benefits

Joining our Company means working in a creative and international environment, with teams of people motivated by curiosity and the quest for excellence. The engine of our success is the importance and value that we place on the talent and passion of our people leading to their own professional growth.

Equal Opportunity

Prada Group promotes an inclusive work environment, ensuring equal opportunities for all candidates, regardless of gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, or other personal characteristics. We believe that diversity is a value and we are committed to build a fair and respectful workplace for all.