Alexander McQueen Women's Ready-to-Wear Product Development Specialist

About Alexander McQueen

Alexander McQueen stands as a house of uncompromising creativity, where British tailoring, theatrical imagination and exquisite craftsmanship converge. Founded in London by Lee Alexander McQueen, the brand continues to cultivate a culture defined by emotional storytelling, technical mastery and bold innovation. As an employer, Alexander McQueen offers professionals the opportunity to contribute to a globally respected luxury maison within an environment that values individuality, precision and artistic courage. From ateliers and design studios to retail, merchandising and corporate functions, its teams are united by a commitment to excellence, sustainability and the enduring power of fashion as a form of cultural expression.

Role & Responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end development of the women's collection, from receiving briefs and information from the Collection Development team through delivery of the samples.
• Coordinate and monitor product development with external suppliers, ensuring compliance with the brand's quality, technical and image standards.
• Work with the internal atelier and R&D office to meet the collection development timeline.
• Manage relationships with external suppliers, monitoring progress, the technical development of garments and agreed deadlines.
• Create and update bills of materials (BOMs) in the company management system, ensuring information remains accurate throughout the development cycle.
• Prepare reports and analyses on collection progress and share them with the stakeholders involved.
• Work with the Industrialisation and Production teams to ensure an effective transfer of information from sampling to production, flagging issues arising during product development.
• Oversee shipments of prototypes and samples, ensuring planned schedules and deliveries are met.

Qualifications

• Demonstrate the Key Behaviours required by McQueen.
• At least 4 years of experience in a product development office in the apparel sector.
• Established knowledge of garment development and construction processes.
• Excellent Italian and fluent spoken and written English.
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint.
• Familiarity with PLM systems, particularly Kubix and Stealth.
• A curious, team-oriented approach, problem-solving ability and the ability to work to tight deadlines.

Skills

Experience

At least 4 years of experience in a product development office in the apparel sector.

Compensation

The base compensation for this position is EUR 36,207 per annum.

Benefits

Variable annual bonus, where applicable, linked to the achievement of individual and company objectives under company policy; additional benefits in accordance with current company policies, in addition to those provided under the applicable collective agreement and by law.

Culture

Alexander McQueen fosters a bold, highly creative workplace where exceptional craftsmanship, innovation, and a deep respect for British fashion heritage shape the employee experience. The House values individuality, collaboration, and artistic courage, offering an environment where teams are encouraged to push boundaries while upholding the precision and excellence of a luxury maison.

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