- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Junior
- Compensation
- €31,500/year
- Department
- Merchandising, Buying & Planning
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- Oct 19, 2026
About Gucci
Gucci, one of the world’s most influential luxury houses, offers employees the opportunity to contribute to a Florentine legacy defined by creativity, craftsmanship and cultural daring. As part of Kering, the Maison combines Italian heritage with a progressive global outlook, fostering careers across design, retail, clienteling, merchandising, digital, operations and corporate functions. Gucci seeks individuals who bring curiosity, excellence and an entrepreneurial spirit, supporting them through inclusive leadership, learning opportunities and international mobility. Its workplace celebrates self-expression, collaboration and innovation, while upholding exacting standards of quality, sustainability and client experience.
Reporting to the WRTW Collection Merchandising Manager, the Collection Merchandising Assistant supports collection structure, market and sales analysis, pricing, buying activities and campaign reporting, working across Product Development, Buying, Retail Merchandising and other teams. The role is based in Milan and offers a gross annual salary of €31,500, subject to adjustment based on experience, autonomy and competencies, under the CCNL Industria Pelli e Succedanei (D111).
Role & Responsibilities
- Monitor competitor product and pricing positions across markets and consolidate regional input on business trends.
- Support collection structure definition, analyze sales trends, highlight actions for GRID purposes, and assess potential style openings for discussion with the Design team.
- Coordinate ongoing collection developments with the Product Development office to meet delivery timelines.
- Support pricing and markdown strategy development.
- Help organize sales campaigns and produce supporting materials and buying tools, including product style-code checks, KPI updates, photos and samples, catalogs and advertising, and exit lists.
- Contribute to master order activities and key Retail and Wholesale assortments to ensure a balanced global product mix.
- Develop post-campaign reports, including sell-in by region, country and worldwide, by line and function, and best sellers.
- Manage daily business operations, including code creation, product shoots and special-order follow-up.
- Create and regularly update a reliable product-information database for key stakeholders, including Retail Merchandising, e-commerce and Sales.
- Collaborate with internal departments on collection presentation to customers, including Visual Merchandising Guidelines and special packaging.
Qualifications
- At least 2 years of experience as a merchandising assistant or buying assistant in the fashion or luxury goods industry, preferably in ready-to-wear.
- Passion for fashion and luxury, with up-to-date knowledge of the evolving competitive landscape, including niche and emerging brands.
- Educational background preferably in business management or a similar field.
- Fluency in Italian and English.
- Strong product sensitivity and passion for the WRTW category.
- Flexible mindset and adaptive personality.
- Excellent organizational, interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ambition to exceed corporate goals and go the extra mile in daily work.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent Excel and PowerPoint skills.
Skills
Experience
At least 2 years as a merchandising assistant or buying assistant in the fashion or luxury goods industry, preferably in ready-to-wear.
Education
Educational background preferably in business management or a similar field.
Workplace
The role is situated in Milan, Lombardy, Italy.
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Compensation
The base compensation for this position is EUR 31,500 per annum.
Benefits
Annual target bonus of up to 20% of gross annual salary, according to the company-level collective agreement in force; company canteen; supplementary health insurance; company welfare program.
Culture
Gucci fosters a creative, inclusive workplace where individuality, craftsmanship, and cultural curiosity are central to how teams collaborate. As an employer, the Maison encourages bold ideas and personal expression while maintaining a strong commitment to excellence, innovation, and responsible luxury.
About Cerulean
Cerulean is the definitive career portal for the global luxury industry. We match exceptional professionals with exclusive opportunities at the world's most prestigious brands. From haute couture and fine watchmaking to prestige beauty, hospitality, and boutique retail, Cerulean centralises luxury employment to help you find the career for which you were destined.
Frequently Asked Questions
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