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 Design Senior Manager, the Designer Apparel Woman will be responsible for the development of all design activities for Guess Woman Lines (main focus on OUTERWEAR category).

The role will also support presentations of the line to merchants, buyers, product developer and sales teams.

CORE JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for managing the design process from concept to completion while partnering with the Head of Designer to ensure alignment priorities and direction
• Regular inspirational trips across Europe in order to perform research on woven fashion trends
• Design and develop commercial OUTERWEAR products, planning the line according to fashion trends and sales needs
• Technical sheets, graphics, seasonal book and drawings.
• Fabric selection, fit development w. technical dept., model makers, vendors
• Samples development check and fitting in office and on suppliers’ factories
• Exhibitions, fashion show, technical presentations and lookbooks
• Moodboards and colour charts
• Visual for product guidelines
• Visit manufacturers or trade shows, market browsing
• Select fabrics, embellishments, accessories, details or styles
• Work closely with all the design team and also with Buyers and Brand Managers

• Design & graphic design competences
• Bachelor Degree or Diploma in Fashion and/or Design Arts
• At least 5/6 years of experience in the same role and field (background in a FASHION BRAND “PROGRAMMATO E SEMI-PROGRAMMATO” OUTERWEAR WOMAN)
• Trend catcher, fabrics and details researcher (internet, fairs, market visits, etc...)
• Taste for prints and sense of color
• Extensive knowledge about product, fabrics, fitting dev., style and graphics
• Strong attitude and understanding of fashion product, style and graphic trends
• Highly creative with a clear understanding of the Guess Brand DNA
• Fashion eye with commercial awareness
• Innovative traits are necessary with strong attention to authentic details and with self-organized skills
• Must possess the ability to handle multiple tasks/projects with adherence to deadlines and design calendar
• Team player
• Dynamic personality, fast thinker, positive attitude
• Available for frequent travelling
• Sense of urgency
• Fluent English
• Good knowledge of computer skills: excel, Word, Outlook and Power Point
• Extensive computer experience including but not limited to Microsoft: Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop etc.