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 the competitors
• Based on a theme or on Design Director inputs, research inspiration thought:
  • Vintage markets
  • Suppliers
  • Archives
  • Web
  • Expositions
  • Books

Design and creativity:

• Develop sketches based on Designer/Senior Designer inputs and the Brand aesthetic
• Propose new ideas
• Share the draws with the Designer/ Senior Designer and modify or integrate with size, proportion, materials and colors
• Support Designers applying graphic corrections (colors, materials) on draws realized by Designers or developing rendering

Collection development:

• Support Designer in dealing with practical and bureaucratic requests coming from Product Development
• Organize the Board to present the collection to the Design Director, under the supervision of the Designer
• Develop PowerPoint presentations to show the Collection/Special Project developed by the category
• Collaborate with Designers in dressing models during the fittings

Functional

• Previous experience in a similar role
• Excellent in freehand drawing
• Good knowledge in product development constructions, materials, fabrics, techniques and industrial production processes
• Sound culture of fashion, trends, designers and history of the Brand
• Proficient on all design platforms as Adobe Illustrator and Adobe Photoshop, Microsoft Suite as well
• 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

Behavioral

• (Considerate Thinker) Thinks in a connected way, understanding how own decisions impact others
• (Solution Developer) Generates insights from a wide-range of available internal and external trends around D&I and turns them into effective strategies and programs
• (Connection Builder) Work beyond hierarchy, to build bridges and brings people to work collaboratively. Communicates impactfully and adapts messaging in a way that it inspires others to act.
• (Agile Advocate) A flexible mindset, at ease with changes and new ways of working. Is energized by an environment that operates in ambiguous and volatile conditions
• (Talent Builder, People Enabler) Exceptional at coaching others and helping people across the organisation to realize their potential. Removes barriers and provides freedom to act
• (Accountable Achiever) Makes things happen with and through others and takes accountability for own actions

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.