Kenzo Senior Designer Womenswear

About Kenzo

Founded in Paris in 1970 by Kenzo Takada, Kenzo is a singular luxury house where Japanese sensibility meets the energy of the French capital. Now part of LVMH, the Maison is renowned for its bold prints, cultural dialogue, and joyful approach to fashion, accessories, and fragrance. As an employer, Kenzo offers a creative, international environment that values curiosity, craftsmanship, and contemporary vision. Its teams contribute to a brand legacy defined by openness, color, and movement, while benefiting from the standards, resources, and global perspective of one of the world’s leading luxury groups.

Role & Responsibilities

• Contribute to the definition of seasonal concepts, creative directions, and mood boards for the women's ready-to-wear collection
• Produce detailed design sketches, flat drawings, technical specifications, and artwork/print direction for development teams
• Manage color palettes, fabric research, and trim selection in coordination with sourcing, merchandising, and development departments
• Collaborate closely with pattern makers, ateliers, and product development teams to ensure accurate translation of creative intent from prototype to final sample
• Participate actively in fittings, identifying necessary adjustments to proportions, construction, fit, and finishing
• Ensure all collection milestones and deadlines are met in accordance with the seasonal calendar
• Partner with Merchandising, Production, and Studio teams to balance creative vision with commercial requirements
• Guide, mentor, and support junior design team members and interns, fostering high standards of execution and teamwork
• Stay abreast of market trends, competitor activity, and technological innovations in luxury fashion and sustainability

Qualifications

• Degree in Fashion Design, Fine Arts, or a related discipline
• Mastery of garment construction, tailoring, draping, and luxury manufacturing standards
• Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop) and digital design tools
• Strong hand-sketching and visual presentation abilities
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills
• Culturally attuned, proactive, solution-oriented, and adaptable

Skills

Experience

Minimum 5 to 8+ years of relevant design experience within luxury or high-end ready-to-wear Maisons.

Education

Degree in Fashion Design, Fine Arts, or a related discipline.

Workplace

Culture

Kenzo fosters a vibrant, multicultural workplace where Parisian sophistication meets bold, playful creative energy inspired by global perspectives. As an employer, it encourages individuality, collaboration, and artistic curiosity, offering teams an environment that values innovation, craftsmanship, and the freedom to challenge conventions.

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