Director, Childrenswear Design

For a copy of the Versace California Consumer Privacy Policy Act for applicants, employees, and non-employee workers, please click here. Director, Childrenswear Design page is loaded Director, Childrenswear Design Apply locations Milan time type Full time posted on Posted 30 Days Ago job requisition id R_754952 Milan The Director, Childrenswear Design requires the ability lead the Childrenswear Design team that produces, proofs, tests, and troubleshoots effective creative/design assets that adhere to our brand standards and are in line with the Brand Vision. He/she must be highly creative, have a head for business, a flexible attitude, demonstrate strong communication skills, and be on the pulse of the latest global design trends. Job Responsibilities: Research: Give inputs ad guidelines to drive the research for moodboard; Work with design team to develop and expand particular areas of research in more depth; Explore and develop ideas that potentially are out of the macro themes of the collection, which can be nevertheless complementary; Design: Coordinate the kids’ collections in all categories both organizationally and creatively; Rework the women’s/men’s collections to develop the Mini Me; Deliver seasonal designs under leadership and mentorship of SVP Womenswear Design; Design functional and trendy items in line with the needs of our consumers and our brand values; Collaborate with your cross functional partners in Product Management, Development, Materials, Sourcing, and Merchandising to ensure the Company delivers designs that marry back to seasonal briefs in consideration of quality, cost, and aesthetic needs; Coordinate the design team in working with Print department; Coordinate design team making sure time is spent in an efficient way. Development: Work closely with the SVP Womens’ Design to ensure that the designs are on brand for all Kids collections in order to advance the overall business; Lead and oversee design projects from concept to design to launch; Manage the design process, strategy and team to be able to handle the growing volume and creative demands of an evolving brand; Work with the Production team and coordinate design team in order to prepare clear drawings that are easily explained; Work with Production team and technicians on the best way to construct the garment; Collaborate with product management and merchandising to develop line plan and design briefs. Profile: Bachelor’s degree in fashion design or related field; 5 years of Project/People Management Experience; 10 years of Kids’ Design experience; Fluent in Italian and English (both written and verbal); Prior experience working with a luxury brand is a plus; Ability to produce and lead multiple creative members in different categories; Ability to communicate and collaborate successfully with vendors, employees and managers; Management and coordination skills; Strong communication skills, verbal and written and a mindset to inspire; At Capri, we are all responsible for creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We try to inspire change and growth within each other and believe success is a result that comes from our differences . Capri is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to inclusivity regardless of age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic characteristics, race, color, creed, religion, ethnicity, national origin, alienage, citizenship, disability, marital status, military status, pregnancy, or any other legally-recognized protected basis prohibited by applicable law. M/D/F/V About Us Founded in 1978 in Milan, Gianni Versace S.r.l. is one of the leading international fashion design houses and a symbol of Italian luxury world-wide. It designs, manufactures, distributes and retails fashion and lifestyle products including haute couture, prèt-à-porter, accessories, jewellery, watches, eyewear, fragrances, and home furnishings all bearing the distinctive Medusa logo. The Versace Group distributes its products through a world-wide D.O.S network which includes over 200 boutiques in the principal cities and over 1500 wholesalers worldwide. Donatella Versace has been Artistic Director of Versace since 1997 and has steered the brand into the 21st century. Today, Versace represents its heritage through its strong and fearless designs, while addressing a new global audience which continues to strengthen Versace’s position in contemporary culture. Our Purpose – Capri Cares CAPRI HOLDINGS is a company deep with purpose. Whether it’s doing our part to foster a more resilient environment, promote diversity and inclusion or give back to those in need, CAPRI CARES about the planet and its people. It is that purpose that drives us forward as an organization and guides our sustainability journey. Our mission is to inspire confidence and joy in our employees, customers and global community. We empower our luxury brands to focus their energy and resources in ways that make the greatest positive impact on product, people and our planet. We are committed to improving the way we work to better the world in which we live. 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