GUCCI Leatherwear Product Developer

About Gucci

Founded in Florence in 1921, Gucci is one of the world's leading luxury fashion brands. Following the House's centenary, Gucci continues to redefine luxury while celebrating creativity, Italian craftsmanship, and innovation.

Role Purpose

We are looking for a Leatherwear Product Developer to join our Ready-to-Wear Product Development team.

The role will oversee the product development process for Men's and Women's Leatherwear collections, translating creative concepts into high-quality garments while ensuring technical feasibility, craftsmanship, and timely delivery.

The position will report to the Leatherwear Product Development Manager.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end product development process for Men's and Women's Leatherwear, from design handover to sample approval.
• Collaborate with Design, Pattern Making, Product Engineering, Industrialization, and external suppliers to ensure the accurate execution of creative concepts.
• Identify appropriate materials, construction techniques, and finishing solutions, ensuring technical feasibility and product quality.
• Participate in fitting sessions, coordinating adjustments to meet design expectations and quality standards.
• Address technical challenges throughout the development process, working with internal teams and external suppliers to identify effective solutions.
• Ensure accurate product specifications, technical documentation, and development data.
• Monitor development progress, ensuring alignment with collection calendars, milestones, and deadlines.

Who You Are

• At least 7 years of experience in Product Development within the luxury or premium fashion industry, including a minimum of 4 years specializing in Leatherwear.
• Strong technical knowledge of leather garments, materials, construction techniques, pattern making, and fitting.
• Solid understanding of the product development cycle, from initial concept to approved sample.
• Excellent organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and collaborate across functions.
• Proactive, detail-oriented, and able to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Fluency in Italian and English.
• Availability for national and international travel.

Employment Details

• Contract Type: Permanent contract
• National Collective Bargaining Agreement (CCNL): Italian National Collective Bargaining Agreement for the Leather Industry (CCNL per gli addetti delle industrie manifatturiere delle pelli e succedanei)
• Employment Classification: Level 6
• Gross Annual Salary: Starting from €40,000, depending on experience
• Additional Benefits: According to company policies