In 1981, GUESS sold its very first pair of jeans to Bloomingdale's department store. Since then, GUESS has grown, becoming one of today's most recognized and influential apparel brands in the world.
The continued dedication and commitment of our employees is the driving force of GUESS. Our talented professionals focus on leading the company with their vision of success. Join the team at GUESS Europe and bring your vision to life.
GUESS Europe is seeking eager, passionate individuals to uphold our commitment to the spirit of the GUESS family of brands including GUESS, Marciano, GUESS Factory.
PURPOSE OF THE JOB
Reporting directly to the Accessories & Footwear Product Director, the Accessories Designer will work to initiate concepts each season that are fashion driven and reflective of the creative vision and Guess aesthetic. The candidate must be organized and detail oriented, proactive and adaptable to shifting priorities. The Designer will be a part of a dynamic, creative environment where they will collaborate with talented designers and cross-functional partners in the business.
He/She will develop all the design activities of the Accessories Division and will manage seasonal product design execution in order to achieve overall creative and business objectives.
CORE JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Research of actual & new lifestyle trends with focus both on accessories and footwear collections
Bring creative ideas to the table and properly translate them into an aesthetic that clearly reflects and elevates the brand
Balance creative thinking with commercial viability while always evolving the product
Creates sketches, color rendering and product prototypes throughout the conceptual design processs on the basis of the briefing received
Prepare the design collection moodboard and presentation with prints, materials and color cards
Cooperate with new ideas and styles to develop the collection structures
Design project of hardware, prints and graphics
Support the prototype technical development
Demonstrate resourcefulness and apply creative thinking to issues in order to pro-actively present solutions
Maintain excellent partnerships and clear communication with internal cross-functional and external teams
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
DESIRED ATTRIBUTES
Positive attitude, passion, and integrity
Dynamic personality, fast thinker
Action oriented and strong work ethic
Exceptional interpersonal communication skills
Excellent illustration skills
Superior multi-tasking skills
Strong time management and organizational skills
Collaboration and team-spirited approach
Personal commitment to continuous self-improvement
Positive approach to problems/criticism, open minded, problem solving skills and sense of urgency
Natural good-attitude interaction with all the departments involved in the product process
WHY JOIN US
Be part of a very progressive global company which is performing extremely well and has an exceptional growth trajectory in a tough market taking in consideration the sustainability in the business running.
We offer: Career development, Learning opportunities, Competitive compensations, Reserved discount, Awesome coworkers!