Gucci Senior Designer — Small Leather Goods & Accessories

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Seniority Senior
Department Creative, Design & Styling
Industry Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
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Gucci is hiring a Small Leather Goods & Accessories Senior Designer in Milan. Lead SLG design, manage materials and prototyping for luxury collections.

Overview

Gucci is a globally influential Italian luxury house known for eclectic, contemporary design and meticulous Italian craftsmanship. The brand operates within the Kering Group and combines strong creative direction with an international retail and wholesale footprint across apparel, leather goods, and accessories.

Role & Responsibilities

  • Lead creative ideation and design for men’s and women’s small leather goods (wallets, cardholders, coin purses, key holders, document cases) and accessories (hats, gloves, belts, charms) across Main Collection and Show lines.
  • Define seasonal concepts, moodboards and collection presentations that translate brand identity into commercially relevant product ranges.
  • Produce detailed sketches, technical drawings and visual renderings to communicate precise design intent to Product Development and Pattern Making teams.
  • Specify materials, finishes, colors and technical details (leathers, fabrics, metal hardware, closures, stitching) and oversee their application across samples.
  • Manage prototyping and fitting sessions; validate samples and ensure coherence between prototypes and original creative vision.
  • Collaborate closely with Leather Goods (LG) teams, Product Development, Merchandising and Production to ensure feasibility, quality and alignment with creative intent.
  • Monitor market trends, competitive benchmarks and cultural research to inform design direction and identify commercial opportunities.
  • Support internal presentations, runway preparation and sales materials as required.

Qualifications

  • Proven track record in small leather goods and accessories design, with a substantial portfolio of finished products for luxury brands.
  • Exceptional sketching and technical drawing ability, with experience producing clear design documentation for development teams.
  • Deep knowledge of materials and construction techniques for leather goods, including hardware specification and finishing processes.
  • Strong experience in prototyping, fittings and sample validation, with the ability to resolve technical challenges collaboratively.
  • Excellent cross-functional communication skills and the ability to lead design choices while aligning commercial and production constraints.

Skills

Sketching Technical drawings Visual rendering Moodboard creation Material and hardware specification (leather, metal hardware, closures, finishes) Prototyping and fittings Sample validation and quality control Trend research and cultural analysis Cross-functional collaboration with Product Development and Merchandising

Experience

Typically 5+ years of focused experience designing small leather goods and accessories for premium or luxury fashion houses, including hands-on involvement in sample development and production follow-up.

Education

Degree in Fashion Design, Product Design, Industrial Design or equivalent professional experience in accessory design.

Workplace

This position is based in Milan, Lombardy, Italy. Cerulean lists 564 open roles in Milan, including 9 posted recently. The broader Lombardy area accounts for 588 active listings on Cerulean, 9 of which are new. In Italy as a whole, Cerulean currently features 1.366 open positions, with 24 posted this week.

Culture

Gucci balances strong creative ambition with respect for traditional Italian craftsmanship and quality. The workplace fosters cross-disciplinary collaboration between design, product development and commercial teams and values diversity, creativity and cultural awareness.

About Cerulean

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