GUCCI Venue Specialist

Key Responsibilities

Space Planning & Setup

• Optimize and organize internal spaces to support the Design Office's day-to-day activities and weekly review sessions.
• Manage the setup and reconfiguration of workspaces within tight timelines, coordinating the movement of products, samples, boards, and materials before, during, and after reviews.
• Ensure functional, efficient, and well-equipped environments tailored to the needs of creative teams and capable of adapting quickly to changing priorities.
• Coordinate the fitting-out, organization, and reorganization of spaces according to project and collection requirements.
• Anticipate the needs of the Design Office and proactively identify and resolve potential operational issues.

Sales Campaign Execution

• Support the planning and organization of showroom and campaign spaces, ensuring optimal layout, functionality, and readiness for commercial and Visual Merchandising activities.
• Support the operational setup of sales campaigns, ensuring display areas are fully prepared and ready for Visual Merchandising activities.
• Coordinate suppliers and external partners to source materials and services while balancing creative requirements, project feasibility, and budget constraints.
• Monitor project timelines, deliveries, quality standards, and associated costs throughout execution.
• Act as the primary point of contact for suppliers, ensuring alignment with project requirements and Gucci brand standards

Fashion Show Backstage Management

• Organize and manage backstage areas for fashion shows in Italy and internationally, ensuring efficient workflows and optimal use of space.
• Coordinate the sourcing and procurement of materials and equipment required for backstage setup, ensuring timely availability and operational readiness.
• Support the rapid sourcing of unexpected materials required for last-minute creative requests.
• Oversee the preparation, installation, and operational readiness of all backstage environments.
• Ensure logistics and setup activities are executed efficiently, often under tight deadlines and changing requirements.
• Manage backstage inventory, including tracking, allocation, replenishment, and optimization of materials and equipment.
• Work closely with show coordinators and creative teams to minimize operational disruptions and effectively manage last-minute changes related to styling or collection needs.

Cross-Functional Coordination

• Collaborate with internal stakeholders, including Design, Product Development, Events, Operations, and other relevant functions, to optimize the use of spaces and resources.
• Assess business priorities and operational needs to ensure effective planning and execution of activities.
• Support alignment between creative vision and operational execution.
• Ensure consistency in quality, efficiency, and delivery across all projects while maintaining flexibility to accommodate evolving timelines and priorities.

Key Requirements

• Previous experience in events management, retail operations, space management, production support, or similar environments.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, with the ability to create, update, and interpret layouts, space plans, and technical drawings to support workspace, showroom, and backstage planning activities.
• Strong organizational, planning, and coordination skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in fast-paced and constantly evolving environments.
• Experience in supplier management and vendor coordination.
• Experience managing project budgets and monitoring costs while ensuring quality and timely delivery.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and strong attention to detail.
• Flexibility and willingness to travel internationally as required.
• Strong execution mindset with a high sense of ownership and accountability.
• Adaptability to rapidly changing priorities and business needs.
• Fluency in English.
• Strong aesthetic sensibility and understanding of luxury brand standards.

Salary Package

• Gross Annual Salary: 37.000 € (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): CCNL Industria Pelli e Succedanei (unique alphanumeric code: D111)
• 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.