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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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