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As Soft Accessories Senior Designer, you will be responsible for the creative design and development of men’s and women’s soft accessories across seasonal collections and special projects. You will play a key role in translating the Artistic Direction and brand identity into distinctive, innovative, and commercially relevant products, ensuring consistency with Gucci’s aesthetic values while pushing creative boundaries. This role requires a strong balance between conceptual creativity, technical knowledge, and cross-functional collaboration, overseeing the design process from initial research and ideation through development and final approval.
Job Responsibility
Lead the creative ideation, design, and development of Soft Accessories (including scarves, hats, textile-based accessories, and other soft categories)
Translate Artistic Direction and seasonal themes into compelling design proposals, ensuring brand coherence and product desirability
Develop and present creative concepts, moodboards, color palettes, and collection narratives
Produce detailed sketches, technical drawings, and design specifications to support Product Development and Production teams
Collaborate closely with Product Development, Merchandising, Sourcing, and Production to ensure feasibility, quality, and timely delivery
Oversee the entire product development lifecycle, from prototype to final sample approval
Conduct trend, market, material, and archive research to support continuous innovation
Ensure a strong balance between creative expression, functionality, craftsmanship, and commercial relevance
Support and mentor junior designers, contributing to the growth and creative excellence of the team
Actively participate in collection reviews, fittings, and internal presentations
Requirements
Proven experience (7-10 years) as a Senior Designer within soft accessories or related categories in the luxury fashion industry
Strong creative vision combined with excellent technical understanding of materials, construction, and manufacturing processes
In-depth knowledge of accessories development and sensitivity to luxury craftsmanship
Ability to work in a fast-paced, highly creative environment while managing multiple priorities
Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work cross-functionally
A proactive, curious, and detail-oriented mindset with strong problem-solving skills