GUCCI Men’s Knitwear Design Assistant – Graduate Trainee

Job description

Summary
About Gucci
Influential, innovative and progressive, Gucci is reinventing a wholly modern approach to fashion. Under the new vision of creative director Alessandro Michele, the House has redefined luxury for the 21st century, further reinforcing its position as one of the world’s most desirable fashion houses. Eclectic, contemporary, romantic—Gucci products represent the pinnacle of Italian craftsmanship and are unsurpassed for their quality and attention to detail. Gucci is part of the Kering Group, a world leader in apparel and accessories that owns a portfolio of powerful luxury and sport and lifestyle brands.

Your Opportunity
Gucci is seeking a Men’s Knitwear Design Assistant – Graduate Trainee for its Creative Office.
The candidate will be working closely with the Men’s Knitwear Design department.
During this internship, you will have the opportunity to closely assist the Knitwear Design department and gain experience of the creative process as well as getting involved in a variety of coordination activities.

Job Description

How you will contribute (key accountabilities):

· 
Supporting the Knitwear Design team in multiple creative and organizational functions

· 
Archiving materials

· 
Keeping relationships and sharing information with suppliers

· 
Managing email correspondence and shipping

· 
Other creative or administrative tasks required by the Knitwear Designers

Things That Should Be in Your Background:

· 
Excellent hand-drawing skills

· 
Good research skills

· 
Ability to use Photoshop, In Design and Illustrator

· 
Good knowledge of Word and Excel

· 
Other Attributes That Will Help You in This Role:

· 
Ability to work to rigorous deadlines with high pressure and change

· 
A calm manner and able to react positively during stressful times

· 
Ability to understand creative direction and concept

· 
Strong understanding of the brand ethos and ethical values

· 
If you speak any additional languages, it would be of advantage

What to include in your application

· 
Your updated resume

· 
A compact version of your Knitwear portfolio including hand drawings

Why work with us? Gucci is committed to building a diverse workforce. We believe diversity in all its forms – gender, age, nationality, culture, religious beliefs and sexual orientation – enriches the workplace. It opens up opportunities for people to express their talent, both individually and collectively and it helps foster our ability to adapt to a changing world. As an Equal Opportunity Employer we welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of their background.

Job Type
Student (Fixed Term) (Trainee)

Start Date
2020-11-24

Schedule
Full time

Organization
GUCCIO GUCCI S.P.A.