Summary\nAbout Gucci
\nInfluential, innovative and progressive, Gucci is reinventing a wholly modern approach to fashion. Under the new vision of Artistic Director Demna, the House has redefined luxury for the 21st century, further reinforcing its position as one of the world’s most desirable fashion houses. Eclectic, contemporary, romantic—Gucci products represent the pinnacle of Italian craftsmanship and are unsurpassed for their quality and attention to detail.\n
Gucci is part of the Kering Group, a world leader in apparel and accessories that owns a portfolio of powerful luxury and sport and lifestyle brands.
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Job Description\nYour Opportunity\nFollowing the guidelines and input of the MRTW Design Director, the\nAssociate MRTW Design Director\nplays a key leadership role within the Design Department, supporting the Design Director in conceptualizing, developing and executing innovative and commercially viable Menswear Ready‑to‑Wear collections.
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This role offers the opportunity to actively contribute to shaping the creative direction of the Menswear RTW universe, ensuring that the brand’s creative vision is consistently translated across all design outputs. Working at the intersection of creative development and execution, you will support the coordination of design activities and team workflow, while acting as a key interface with cross‑functional teams such as Merchandising, Product Development and Marketing.
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In close collaboration with the MRTW Design Director and the Creative Director, you will contribute to defining seasonal concepts and translating them into strong, coherent design directions across categories. The position combines creative leadership, product sensibility and cross‑functional alignment, offering significant exposure to high‑visibility projects and the opportunity to play an active role in the evolution of Menswear RTW within a dynamic and structured environment.
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Key Responsibilities
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- Act as a key support to the MRTW Design Director, contributing to the definition and execution of seasonal creative concepts across Menswear Ready‑to‑Wear.
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- Translate the Creative Direction into clear and coherent design guidelines across categories, ensuring consistency with the brand’s aesthetic, principles and codes.
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- Contribute to storytelling and brand narrative through design development, presentations and collection reviews.
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- Maintain a strong understanding of menswear trends, fashion culture, references and competitive landscape to support informed and forward‑looking creative decisions.
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- Support and oversee the end‑to‑end design process across Menswear RTW categories (e.g. RTW, tailoring, outerwear, denim), from concept through development and final approval.
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- Ensure collection cohesion and brand integrity throughout all stages of the collection development process.
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- Collaborate closely with Fabric Sourcing, Product Development and Industrial teams to align creative vision with materials, constructions and feasibility.
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- Continuously monitor development progress to ensure timely realization of all products reviewed and approved by the MRTW Design Director and Creative Director.
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- Guarantee accurate control of developed samples, verifying consistency with sketches and design intent, and ensuring materials and execution enhance the final product.
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- Support the MRTW Design Director in coordinating and managing the design team workflow, ensuring clarity on priorities, timelines and deliverables.
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- Review sketches, technical inputs and fittings, providing structured and constructive feedback to the design team.
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- Foster a collaborative, disciplined and creativity‑driven team environment.
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- Act as a key liaison between Design and cross‑functional teams including Merchandising, Product Development and Marketing.
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- Work closely with Merchandising to ensure alignment between creative vision, range structure and commercial objectives.
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- Partner with Industrial and Production teams to anticipate and resolve critical issues related to feasibility, quality or timing.
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- Participate in key design, collection and cross‑functional alignment meetings, supporting the MRTW Design Director in decision‑making processes.
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- Support the management of design calendars, timelines and seasonal milestones, ensuring alignment with the overall collection development plan.
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- Ensure efficient coordination during peak development periods, contributing to smooth execution across teams.
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- Contribute actively to show and presentation phases, including runway and styling development, in alignment with the Creative Direction.
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\nR\nequirements\n
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- Solid experience (almost 15y) within Menswear Ready‑to‑Wear design, gained in structured fa