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#26B04

Senior Womenswear Designer

Freelance

Refined and elegant indipendent Chinese luxury WW brand is looking for a Head Designer to work closely with the Creative Director in guiding and finalizing the collections. The role can be based in Europe on a freelance basis, with 3 trips per season to China to collaborate directly with the Creative Director and the small internal team.

REQUIREMENTS

•⁠ ⁠Extensive experience in WW design, total look , ideally within highly refined, elegant, and minimal international luxury brands;
•⁠ ⁠⁠Ability to work in close partnership with the Creative Director, understand Chinese culture and heritage. Ability to work with a small team translating vision into coherent collections;
•⁠ ⁠⁠Hands-on experience in overseeing fabric research that is crucial for the brand, prototypes, fittings
•⁠ ⁠⁠Ability to manage projects autonomously while maintaining alignment with the Creative Director’s vision;
•⁠ ⁠⁠Fluent in English; knowledge of Chinese is a plus.

TASKS

•⁠ ⁠Collaborate closely with the Creative Director to guide, refine, and finalize collections (2 collection a year);
•⁠ ⁠⁠Translate creative direction into structured, coherent collection plans;
•⁠ ⁠⁠Coordinate with internal teams and suppliers, ensuring quality and timeliness of prototypes and samples;
•⁠ ⁠⁠Participate in fittings and sample approvals, providing guidance to ensure consistency with the brand’s vision;
•⁠ ⁠⁠Travel to China approximately 3 times per season for direct collaboration;
•⁠ ⁠⁠Operate autonomously, balancing creative innovation with technical and commercial feasibility.

#26B06

Product / Production Manager – Premium and fast fashion production

Fulltime, Milano

A trading company based in Milano is looking for a Product / production Manager for the capsule collections mainly outerwear, produced for its clients, in the Far East. The role is based in Milan and requires a professional with a background in working with supply chain, trading company or garment factory. The position combines trend research, product development, and first industrial fitting follow up, with a strong focus on leveraging AI and software tools to drive competitiveness and innovation.

REQUIREMENTS

•⁠ ⁠Proven experience in product management with suppliers producing in the Far East;
•⁠ ⁠⁠Strong understanding of product and production processes;
•⁠ ⁠⁠Hands-on experience in trend research, collection development, and product lifecycle management;
•⁠ ⁠⁠High proficiency and interest in AI tools and software to optimize product development, sourcing, and competitive analysis;
•⁠ ⁠⁠Ability to work autonomously while coordinating with suppliers, internal teams, and clients;
•⁠ ⁠⁠Fluency in English; Italian is a plus.

TASKS

•⁠ ⁠Conduct trend and market research to propose a capusule aligned with the client target
•⁠ ⁠⁠Develop and manage products from concept through production, ensuring high-quality execution and delivery timings.
•⁠ ⁠⁠Implement AI tools and software to optimize product development, sourcing, and competitiveness;
•⁠ ⁠⁠Coordinate with Far East suppliers to ensure quality, timing, and adherence to specifications;
•⁠ ⁠⁠Drive process improvements and innovation to make the company more competitive in the market.

#26C01

Head Designer Leathergoods

Fulltime, Asia

International fashion brand in the affordable luxury segment, known for its strong global presence and contemporary accessories offer, is seeking a Leather Goods Design Coordinator. The role is based in Asia and involves leading and coordinating a large team across design and product, with a key focus on defining and developing the brand’s creative direction

REQUIREMENTS

  • Around 15 years of experience in leather goods design within structured fashion brands;
  • Strong leadership and team management skills, with experience coordinating large teams;
  • Clear vision and ability to define and implement design/style guidelines;
  • Strategic mindset with a balance between creativity and commercial product thinking;
  • Willingness to be based in Asia for extended periods;
  • Excellent communication and organizational skills in an international environment.

TASKS

  • Coordinate a team of approximately 15 people across Design and Product;
  • Define and drive the overall creative direction of leather goods collections;
  • Establish and maintain clear style guidelines across different product categories;
  • Work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure consistency and alignment;
  • Oversee the development of collections from concept through to final product, including communication guidelines;
  • Ensure adherence to timelines, quality standards, and commercial targets in a fast-paced environment.

#26C02

Senior Women's Shoes Designer

Fulltime / Freelance (3 days in presence in center of Italy)

Important Italian luxury brand, globally recognized for its refined and timeless aesthetic and strong heritage identity, is seeking a Senior Women’s Shoes Designer. The role involves supporting the design and development of women’s footwear collections, working closely with Product Management and Merchandising teams, with a key focus on evolving the brand’s contemporary vision while preserving its iconic identity.

REQUIREMENTS

  • 10–15 years of experience in luxury footwear design;
  • Strong aesthetic sensitivity and refined approach to product design;
  • Deep knowledge of materials, construction, and footwear development;
  • Strategic mindset with a commercial orientation;
  • Excellent interpersonal and collaboration skills within structured environments.

TASKS

  • Develop Women’s Shoes collections in line with the brand’s positioning and identity;
  • Collaborate with Product teams throughout all collection stages;
  • Ensure consistency between creative vision, product quality, and commercial objectives;
  • Liaise continuously with merchandising and cross-functional departments;
  • Creative ideation and development of women’s footwear collections;
  • Research on materials, constructions, and new design directions;
  • Supervise product development in collaboration PM teams;
  • Participate in fittings and collection reviews;
  • Presence required in Central Italy 3 days per week, full-time or freelance arrangement.

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