- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Entry-Level
- Compensation
- €28,000–37,000/year
- Department
- Creative, Design & Styling
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- Oct 16, 2026
About Prada
Prada is an emblem of Italian sophistication, intellectual design, and cultural modernity, with a heritage dating to 1913 in Milan. As an employer, the House offers professionals the opportunity to contribute to a globally admired luxury group where creativity, craftsmanship, and innovation are pursued with disciplined excellence. Prada values discerning talent across design, retail, operations, digital, and corporate functions, fostering an environment shaped by curiosity, precision, and respect for heritage. Employees are invited to participate in a dynamic international culture that balances artistic vision with commercial rigor, while advancing the brand’s enduring influence in fashion, leather goods, and contemporary luxury.
Prada seeks a Color Design Assistant in Milan to support seasonal color strategy and development for Prada Linea Rossa across apparel, accessories, and footwear. The role contributes to research, palettes, product proposals, prototyping, and color standards while collaborating with cross-functional teams; gross annual salary is €28,000–€37,000.
Role & Responsibilities
- Support the development of seasonal color stories and palettes.
- Research global color trends, cultural influences, and relevant developments in sports performance and technology.
- Apply foundational knowledge of color theory, tools, and the market.
- Create mood boards and develop color palettes and combinations aligned with the brand vision.
- Collaborate with product designers, material developers, and marketing teams, incorporating feedback into proposals and ensuring clear communication throughout the process.
- Apply color direction to products, tailoring proposals to product briefs and keeping all artwork and presentations accurate and up to date.
- Use a multidisciplinary creative approach to explore and express color direction in digital and physical forms.
- Participate in prototyping by testing colors and providing feedback and adjustments to ensure final products meet design and color standards.
- Maintain digital and physical color libraries and color-direction documentation.
- Stay informed about innovations in color materials and technologies to support cutting-edge designs.
Qualifications
- Degree in Fashion Design, Apparel Design, Textile Design, Graphic Design, or a related field.
- Proficiency in Adobe Suite, particularly Photoshop; familiarity with AI-powered creative tools and visual research platforms such as Flora AI is a plus.
- Strong interest in color research, color theory, seasonal color trends, and visual storytelling through color.
- Genuine passion for sport, performance culture, and sports science, with curiosity about technical innovation and emerging trends.
- Fluent English; Italian is a plus.
Skills
Experience
1–2 years of experience in a design environment is a plus.
Education
Degree in Fashion Design, Apparel Design, Textile Design, Graphic Design, or a related field.
Workplace
The successful candidate will be located in Milan, Lombardy, Italy.
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Compensation
The base compensation for this position ranges from EUR 28,000 to EUR 37,000 per annum.
Culture
Prada fosters a intellectually curious and forward-thinking workplace where heritage craftsmanship, contemporary design, and cultural dialogue intersect. As an employer, it encourages disciplined creativity, cross-functional collaboration, and a refined attention to detail, offering teams the opportunity to contribute to one of luxury fashion’s most influential maisons.
About Cerulean
Cerulean is the definitive career portal for the global luxury industry. We match exceptional professionals with exclusive opportunities at the world's most prestigious brands. From haute couture and fine watchmaking to prestige beauty, hospitality, and boutique retail, Cerulean centralises luxury employment to help you find the career for which you were destined.
Frequently Asked Questions
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