Gucci High End & Special Projects Senior Designer

About Gucci

Gucci is a leading Italian luxury fashion house known for its eclectic, contemporary approach to craftsmanship and design. Part of the Kering group, the maison combines Italian artisanal savoir‑faire with avant‑garde creative direction and a global retail footprint. As an employer, Gucci operates at the intersection of high fashion and cultural influence, offering exposure to high‑visibility creative projects and collaboration across ateliers, product development and technical teams.

Role & Responsibilities

• Define and develop a contemporary, experimental High End RTW vision aligned with the brand’s aesthetic and couture codes.
• Lead creative experimentation on volumes, proportions and special constructions to shape unique silhouettes and one‑of‑a‑kind garments.
• Translate Creative Direction into High‑End design concepts for Special Projects from research through final execution.
• Drive research on materials, techniques, constructions and artisanal processes to push innovation while respecting brand identity.
• Oversee the full design lifecycle—concept, sketches, development, fittings and final approval—ensuring coherence and technical excellence.
• Collaborate closely with Creative Ateliers, ArtLab, Product Development and Industrial teams to guarantee feasibility and craftsmanship quality.
• Participate actively in fittings to refine volume, balance, movement and finishing toward the intended couture outcome.
• Supervise delivery timelines and quality standards for special and unique garments and support final presentations when required.
• Act as a design reference in key reviews and cross‑functional meetings related to High End RTW and Special Projects.
• Guide, mentor and inspire designers and contributors within flexible, project‑based team structures.

Qualifications

• 7–10 years of experience as a Senior Designer in High End Ready‑to‑Wear, Couture, Special Projects or Made‑to‑Order within leading luxury or high‑fashion houses.
• Proven track record in creative experimentation, volume studies and developing unique, highly expressive garments.
• Advanced mastery of couture techniques, premium materials, complex constructions and artisanal processes.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a Creative Director‑led environment managing evolving briefs and high‑visibility projects.
• Experience collaborating with Ateliers, ArtLab, Product Development and Industrial teams to translate creative vision into final product.
• Proven experience leading and coordinating project‑based design teams and mentoring designers within multi‑disciplinary setups.
• Fluency in English; knowledge of Italian and/or French is a plus.

Skills

Experience

7–10 years in senior design roles focused on High End Ready‑to‑Wear, Couture, Special Projects or Made‑to‑Order at leading luxury or high‑fashion maisons, with demonstrable experience delivering one‑of‑a‑kind garments and overseeing atelier execution.

Education

Degree or equivalent qualification in Fashion Design, Costume Design or related discipline; advanced training in couture techniques, pattern cutting or artisanal construction is highly desirable.

Workplace

Culture

Gucci fosters a highly creative, collaborative culture that values experimentation, craftsmanship and artistic risk‑taking. As part of the Kering group, the maison emphasises professional growth within cross‑disciplinary teams and a commitment to diversity and inclusion across its global operations.

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