Senior Designer Women's Shoes - Maternity Cover

Position reports to: Head of Design

Country : Italy

City: Milan, Piazza Einaudi, 4

Contract Type: Fixed Term (Maternity Cover)

Department: Design

Experience Required: 8 -10 years

Mode: Hybrid

Founded by Gianni Versace in 1978, Versace is built on the principle of freedom — empowering fearless self-expression through every touchpoint, from fashion, interiors, fragrance, hospitality and more. Its fierce spirit of independence and progressivism fuels its relationships with the world’s most influential figures, positioning Versace at the heart of culture. To own and wear Versace is to embrace a life without inhibition, without prejudice, accepting of deeply human truths and contradictions: a desire for classicism and innovative Italian artisanship, strength and sensuality, quietude and the volume raised to max.

It is a luxury Italian vision with deeply Mediterranean values, committed to uncompromising quality in its designs for a complete life.

Your Opportunity:

A Senior Shoes Designer (Women’s) is a key role, responsible for designing innovative, high-quality women’s footwear that aligns with the brand’s vision and seasonal themes. He/she/they will lead design initiatives, collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, and ensure that all designs are technically feasible, aesthetically compelling, and commercially relevant.

Your Contribution:

• Research and bring inspiration from materials, trends, and macro themes, presenting clear and relevant ideas to the team.
• Design innovative women’s shoes within the collection guidelines, ensuring concepts are both creative and technically feasible.
• Collaborate closely with the Head of Design, Print, Production, and cross-functional teams to develop prototypes, attend fittings, and refine designs.
• Prepare clear technical drawings and notes, supporting the translation of ideas into high-quality, producible footwear.
• Manage multiple projects across overlapping seasons, ensuring designs align with business goals and collection timelines.

Your Skills:

• Minimum 8 years of relevant experience in footwear design, preferably in women’s fashion or luxury footwear.
• Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design, Footwear Design, or a related field.
• Strong knowledge of shoe construction, materials, and manufacturing processes.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign) and other footwear design software.
• Excellent artistic and technical skills, with attention to detail and understanding of fashion trends.
• Strong project management skills and ability to manage multiple deadlines and overlapping seasons.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and leadership abilities, with adaptability to shifting priorities.

Don’t lose this great opportunity to join us. Apply soon!

Diversity and inclusion are integral to Versace’s DNA. We promote an inclusive environment where employees and customers from diverse backgrounds are welcomed, valued, and celebrated. We take pride in our commitment to diversity, equality, and inclusion, and will continue to uphold these principles wherever we do business. Our doors are open to all.

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