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 Head of Designer Man, the Graphic Designer Man will be responsible for the development of all graphic design activities for Man Lines (with a main focus on the Guess Jeans Line).

In particular, the Graphic Designer Man will be responsible for designing graphics, labels and trims for apparel as well as on-product marketing where applicable.

He/she will also support presentations of the line to merchants, buyers, product developer and sales teams.

CORE JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Support and collaborate on seasonal apparel design and graphic design process from concept to completion while partnering with the Head of Designer to ensure alignment priorities and direction
• Research new trends research and conduct market analysis
• Inspirational trips across Europe in order to perform research on man fashion trends
• Design and develop graphics, labels and trims according to fashion trends and sales needs
• Realize artworks, technical sheet, graphic proposal, seasons book and drawings
• Create Graphic Moodboards and colour charts
• Check, release and approval of artworks
• Create customization, hangtags, jokers and packaging
• Create sketches and color rendering of the new styles according to the collection structure
• Research trends, fabrics and details (internet, fairs, trip, etc..)
• Select fabrics, embellishments, colors, or style for each garment or accessory
• Participate to the Briefing meetings
• Participate to fashion shows, technical presentations and lookbook.
• Edit sales books and look book (both for seasonal collection and REM) as well denim fit guideline
• Exchange technical sheet with all graphics detail with PDs
• Work with the Design and the Tech Design team in order to provide comments and notes for all fittings concerning graphic tee bodies as well as advise graphic placement
• Work with all members of Design, Tech Design, Production, Buying and Visual Design teams and create graphics for areas needed

​REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor Degree or Diploma in Fashion and/or Design Arts
• At least 2 years of experience in the same role and field (GHAPHIC DESIGNER in a Man Fashion Company)
• Trend catcher, fabrics and details researcher (internet, fairs, market visits, etc...)
• Taste for prints and sense of color
• Good 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 travel
• 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.
• Highly proficient in all Adobe CS software with a strong foundation in traditional painting, drawing and typography