Gucci Art Buyer
- Seniority
- Senior
- Department
- Creative, Design & Styling
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- Apr 29, 2026
About Gucci
Gucci is a preeminent Italian luxury fashion house and a leading label within the Kering group. Renowned for its bold creativity, artisanal craftsmanship and boundary-pushing collections, Gucci operates globally across fashion, leather goods, accessories and beauty. As an employer it is characterized by high creative standards, cross-disciplinary collaboration and international operations spanning design, marketing and production functions.
Gucci seeks an Art Buyer in Milan to manage creative talent, campaign production and budgets for global fashion campaigns.
Role & Responsibilities
- Act as primary liaison between Creative and internal stakeholders (Art Direction, Product Marketing, Events) to align requirements and ensure flawless execution of global fashion campaigns.
- Scout, select and curate top-tier creative talent — including photographers, directors, on-camera talent and glam teams — to elevate brand storytelling.
- Translate campaign briefs into actionable production strategies, defending creative integrity and consistency across stills, motion and digital outputs.
- Design, streamline and oversee campaign workflows to guarantee image quality, production efficiency and on-time delivery.
- Provide senior-level guidance on projects connected to the Artistic Director, improving creative output and operational effectiveness.
- Manage and optimise campaign budgets, producing accurate estimates and cost control throughout production.
Qualifications
- Minimum five years' proven experience in a similar role within a structured company, advertising agency or photo studio on fashion and beauty projects.
- Degree-level background in humanities, communications or economics (or equivalent professional experience).
- Fluent English (spoken and written).
- Strong relationship-building and negotiation skills, with demonstrated ability in vendor management and contract negotiation.
- Advanced project management, analytical skills and experience preparing detailed project estimates.
- Deep knowledge of photography, video and fashion talent ecosystems, including photographers, directors, models, stylists, hair & makeup artists, set designers, studios and practitioners in digital/virtual production.
Skills
Experience
At least 5 years' hands-on experience in art buying/production coordination for fashion and beauty campaigns, gained within a brand, creative agency or production studio.
Education
Degree in humanities, communications or economics, or equivalent professional experience.
Workplace
This position is based in Milan, Lombardy, Italy.
Culture
Gucci fosters a highly creative, collaborative environment where design-led thinking and artisanal quality are prized. The House values diversity and cross-functional cooperation, encouraging initiatives that combine strong creative ambition with commercial discipline under the Kering umbrella.
About Cerulean
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