Gucci Embroidery Designer
Gucci Embroidery Designer (Fixed-term) — Milan. Support the Artistic Director on embroidery research, design and prototyping for ready-to-wear and accessories.
Overview
Gucci is an influential Italian luxury fashion house known for its eclectic, contemporary reinterpretation of Italian craftsmanship. Operating under the Kering Group, the House combines couture-level artisanal savoir-faire with progressive creative direction to produce apparel and accessories recognised globally for quality, detail and cultural relevance.
Role & Responsibilities
- Translate the Artistic Director’s vision into original embroidery concepts and technical artwork across product categories (woven, jersey, knitwear, denim).
- Conduct targeted research and development on embroidery techniques, materials, suppliers, archives and trade fairs to inform collections.
- Produce detailed placement work on DXF files and create precise technical documentation for prototypes and production.
- Oversee the prototyping cycle from test launches through defect correction, liaising closely with Product Development and Supplier partners.
- Prepare and deliver creative assets for collection reviews, including mood boards, boards, books and presentations.
- Collaborate with Design and Product teams during pre- and post-handoff phases to ensure design intent is preserved and manufacturability is addressed.
- Manage fabric and material archives and maintain organisation of samples and reference libraries.
- Provide timely feedback to Product Development concerning required changes and assist with delivery scheduling to meet collection deadlines.
- Perform ad hoc administrative and creative tasks as required by the Embroidery Design team.
Qualifications
- 2–3 years' experience in embroidery or print design within fashion or luxury goods, with hands-on involvement in R&D and prototyping.
- Excellent freehand and technical drawing skills with a refined aesthetic sensibility aligned to Gucci’s creative direction.
- Strong research ability into techniques, materials and historical references relevant to embroidery.
- Proficiency in Adobe Photoshop, Adobe InDesign and Adobe Illustrator.
- Fluent in English and Italian; additional languages are advantageous.
- Organisational discipline with the ability to prioritise changing workloads to meet weekly and seasonal deadlines.
- Discretion and the ability to handle sensitive information with a calm, professional manner.
Skills
Experience
Ideally 2–3 years in an embroidery/prints design function within the fashion or luxury sector, including prototyping and cross-functional handoffs to product development.
Education
Degree or diploma in Fashion Design, Textile Design, Embroidery or equivalent professional experience in garment embellishment.
Workplace
This position is based in Milan, Lombardy, Italy. Cerulean lists 563 open roles in Milan, including 7 posted recently. The broader Lombardy area accounts for 588 active listings on Cerulean, 7 of which are new. In Italy as a whole, Cerulean currently features 1.384 open positions, with 19 posted this week.
Culture
The House cultivates a multidisciplinary, creative environment where heritage craftsmanship meets contemporary experimentation. Gucci emphasises artistic freedom, cultural diversity and collaborative work across studios and ateliers, while fostering high standards of quality and ethical conduct.
About Cerulean
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Frequently Asked Questions
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