GUCCI Denim Junior Designer – Maternity Cover
Gucci - Fixed Term (Fixed Term)
ROMA - Italy
About Gucci
Influential, innovative and progressive, Gucci is reinventing a wholly modern approach to fashion. Under the new vision of creative director Alessandro Michele, the House has redefined luxury for the 21st century, further reinforcing its position as one of the world’s most desirable fashion houses. Eclectic, contemporary, romantic—Gucci products represent the pinnacle of Italian craftsmanship and are unsurpassed for their quality and attention to detail. Gucci is part of the Kering Group, a world leader in apparel and accessories that owns a portfolio of powerful luxury and sport and lifestyle brands.
Your Opportunity
Gucci is looking for a Denim Junior Designer for its Creative Office in Rome. Following the guidelines and input of the RTW team you will support Designers developing a collection in line with the Brand aesthetic and principles.
How you will contribute (Key accountabilities)
Research trends and inspirations:
- Based on a theme or on Design Director inputs, research inspiration through: Vintage markets, Suppliers, Archives, Web, Expositions, Books
Design and creativity:
- Develop sketches based on Designer/Design Director inputs
- Assist with Artworks and placements on paper patterns
- Modify or integrate sketches in terms of size, proportion, materials and colors
- Support Designers applying graphic corrections (e.g. colors, materials) on draws and develop rendering
Collection development:
- Support Designer in dealing with practical and operational requests coming from Product Development
- Organize Boards to present the collection to the Design Director, under the supervision of the Designer
- Assist in organizing and archiving swatches
Things that should be in your background
- Previous short experience in a similar role
- Good knowledge in Sportwear, ideally with a focus on Denim: product development constructions, materials, fabrics, techniques, and industrial production processes
- Excellent hand drawing skills
- Mastering the main Digital drawing tools: Adobe Illustrator and Adobe Photoshop, and Microsoft Suite
- Fluency in Italian or English
Other attributes that will help you in this role
- Act in a manner that is considerate of others both as colleagues and as human beings
- Make the most out of situations to cultivate strong, trust-based relationships that turns into successful partnership
- Share information providing others with the full picture
- Ability to work to rigorous deadlines with high pressure and change
- Ability to deal with uncertainty, keep a calm manner and react positively during stressful times
What to include in your application
- Your resume
- A compact version of your Denim portfolio
Why work with us?
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.
- Full time
- Europa
- Italy
