GUCCI Men Shoes Junior Designer

Research

• Research fashion trends, materials, and innovations within the footwear category
• Monitor the luxury market to identify new opportunities
• Support the development of mood boards and creative concepts, drawing from archives, suppliers, vintage markets, exhibitions, and digital sources

Design & Creativity

• Assist in the design and development of Men’s shoes
• Produce sketches, renderings, and technical drawings under the guidance of Senior Designers
• Contribute with new ideas and creative proposals aligned with the brand identity
• Update and adapt existing designs (materials, colors, proportions) following feedback

Collection Development

• Collaborate with Product Development to ensure design feasibility
• Participate in fittings and prototype reviews, ensuring consistency with initial concepts
• Follow up on sample corrections and adjustments

Cross-functional Collaboration

• Work closely with Merchandising, Product Development, and other design categories to ensure coherence of the collection
• Liaise with suppliers and internal stakeholders to support the development process
• Contribute to internal presentations and collection boards

Operational Support

• Prepare design materials, boards, and presentations for collection reviews
• Maintain organized archives of drawings, references, and developments
• Support the team in preparation for fashion shows and key milestones

• 1–3 years of experience in footwear or accessories design
• Degree in Fashion Design, Footwear Design, or related field
• Good knowledge of footwear construction and materials is a plus
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop) and design tools
• Good sketching and illustration skills
• Creative mindset with strong attention to detail
• Good organizational and time management skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
• Proactive attitude and willingness to learn
• Flexibility and adaptability to changing priorities
• Fluency in English (Italian is a plus)

• Gross Annual Salary: 30.000€ (unless otherwise agreed, in the event of a positive outcome of the selection process, 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)
• 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.