Summary
About Gucci
Influential, 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. 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.
Job Description
Your Opportunity
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.
Key Responsibilities
* 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
* Fluency in English
Why work with us?
Gucci is committed to building a diverse workforce. We believe diversity in all its forms – gender, age, nationality, culture, religious beliefs and sexual orientation – enriches the workplace. It opens up opportunities for people to express their talent, both individually and collectively and it helps foster our ability to adapt to a changing world. As an Equal Opportunity Employer we welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of their background.
Job Type
Regular
Start Date
2026-05-18
Schedule
Full time
Organization
Guccio Gucci S.p.A.