Fabrics Research Developer

CREATIVE & DESIGN

Heritage, uniqueness, quality, creativity and innovation are the terms we use to define the concept of “luxury”. Our Designers are dedicated to the design of our collections, developing high-quality products that express Moncler's DNA through different lenses.

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CREATIVE & DESIGN

Heritage, uniqueness, quality, creativity and innovation are the terms we use to define the concept of “luxury”. Our Designers are dedicated to the design of our collections, developing high-quality products that express Moncler's DNA through different lenses.

DISCOVER OTHER ROLES >

CREATIVE & DESIGN

Heritage, uniqueness, quality, creativity and innovation are the terms we use to define the concept of “luxury”. Our Designers are dedicated to the design of our collections, developing high-quality products that express Moncler's DNA through different lenses.

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POSTING DATE:  Mar 29, 2024
JOB FAMILY:  Creative & Design
LOCATION: 

Italy

We are hiring for our Fabrics R&D team based in our Milan HQ.

 

Responsibilities:

  • Collaborate with design team to identify the best fabric/trims/embroidery to create the designs, contributing and inputting ideas to the team. Create color and fabric moodboards for the design team to follow
  • Source and develop fabrics, embroideries, and components for all collections on a seasonal base, maintaining and revitalizing core lines according to collection direction, business strategies and objectives
  • Meet with suppliers to source and select materials for the upcoming season, as well as understand the current market and discover new potential suppliers
  • Plan, coordinate and execute projects from fabrics and trims perspective
  • Work closely with other members of development and production teams to plan project development according to the seasonal structure that lead to on-time delivery of fabrics and trims
  • Participate in meetings and improve project workflows in order to fuide design and sampling team and ensure proper development of fabrics and trims while meeting cost, quality and brand objectives
  • Ensure that brand aesthetic and creative vision is achieved
  • Inserting data in PLM
  • Reviews and maintains the department’s fabric library to ensure this is kept up to date
     

 Requirements:

  • Experience in working with international design teams at HQ level
  • 8 years experience in a similar role
  • Requires excellent organisation and project management skills
  • Broad knowledge of fabric mills globally
  • Negotiation and influencing skills
  • Strong communication skills
EMPLOYMENT TYPE:  Full Time
WORKPLACE TYPE:  Hybrid