GUCCI Men Leather Goods Designer

Kering · Milan · €45,000 (stated in the posting)

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Job Description

Key Accountabilities

• Research fashion, lifestyle, cultural, and product trends to identify relevant inspirations and opportunities for the Men Leather Goods category.
• Develop creative research based on collection themes and Artistic Director inputs, drawing from archives, vintage markets, suppliers, exhibitions, books, digital sources, and other relevant references.
• Develop sketches and design proposals in line with the creative brief, the Brand aesthetic, and the direction provided by Senior Designers and the Men Leather Goods Design Director.
• Refine designs by integrating feedback on proportions, dimensions, materials, colors, constructions, and product details; prepare renderings and graphic updates when required.
• Collaborate with Merchandising, Product Development, Legal, and other relevant functions, sharing accurate product information and incorporating their inputs throughout collection and special-project development.
• Work across product categories to support consistency and coherence within the collection, while ensuring clear and continuous communication with internal stakeholders and contributing practical solutions when issues arise.

Requirements

• 5-7 years of experience in a similar leather goods design role, preferably within the luxury or fashion industry.
• Strong knowledge of leather goods product development, constructions, materials, techniques, and industrial production processes.
• Strong fashion culture and awareness of trends, designers, luxury products, and Gucci’s heritage.
• Excellent freehand drawing and visualization skills, with proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, and Microsoft Office.
• Creative and collaborative approach, with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional and multicultural teams.
• Ability to manage priorities, maintain accuracy and creative focus under pressure, and communicate fluently in English.
• Translating creative direction into distinctive, technically feasible product proposals while preserving the integrity of the Brand aesthetic.
• Balancing creative development, cross-functional inputs, and collection deadlines across multiple products and special projects.

Salary Package

• Gross Annual Salary: 45.000€ (unless otherwise agreed, in the event of a positive outcome of the selection process, should specific levels of experience and autonomy and/or particular competencies emerge during the selection process, based on objective criteria).
• NCBA (National Collective Bargaining Agreement): National Contract per gli Addetti alle Industrie Manifatturiere delle Pelli e Succedanei e Ombrelli e Ombrelloni (unique alphanumeric code: D111)
• White-collar
• Bonuses and Commissions: Annual Target Bonus as per the company-level collective agreement in force, up to 20% of the Gross Annual Salary.
• Other Benefits:
  • Company canteen
  • Supplementary health insurance
  • Company welfare program  

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.

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