DescriptionReporting directly to the Senior Director Jewellery, the Home Collection Designer & Product Developer will oversee the development of all design and product development activities for Guess Home Collections.He/she will be responsible for the design of new collections and the development/planning of its products throughout their lifecycle, including gathering and prioritizing product requirements, working closely with Sales and Marketing teams and ensuring revenue and customer satisfaction.The role will also ensure that the product supports the business’ overall strategy and goals.CORE JOB RESPONSIBILITIESDesignCreate and present design mood-boards and colour charts for each seasonDevelop new Guess Home products/concepts that are consistent with the business strategy, considering trend research and internal collection analysisExecute designs that meet business goalsCreate designs through sketching/rendering, developing technical drawings to meet business objectives of GuessCreate drawings, technical sheets, graphics and seasonal look-booksEnsure that all design deadlines are met as needed based on the calendarEnsure that the proper interpretation of designs is executed into actual samplesReview calendar and make sure deadlines are respected, reminding involved partiesTravel domestically and internationally as neededParticipate to exhibitions, fashion shows, and technical presentationsVisit manufacturers or trade shows, and market researchCommunicate with factories in order to provide comments homeware productsProduct Development Provide technical drawings to factories within a defined calendarIdentify suppliers, materials and production processes of homeware productsMaintain a clear calendar to ensure that all sample deadlines are metEnsure that all samples are shipped and received on timeAssist in the sourcing of new factories as neededAssist the checking of the execution of the samples, from the initial designs to the final samplesAssist during the creation of the specification sheets, style codes and product descriptions for all new products Provide SKU analysis as neededManage costs and stylesManual updating of materials, quality, specifications, etcCommunicate daily with factories for the samples progress and resolve product development issuesSupport the quality control and approval of samplesMaintain vendor relationships and ensure financial and production goalsCoordination with suppliers on test reports on items in the collection Work closely with the purchasing department to guarantee the proper execution of the produced collectionInteract with colleagues of other functions/business units in order to create synergies and to avoid overlapping actionsInteract with the legal department for counterfeit homeware productsRequirementsBachelor’s Degree Previous experience (at least 4 or 5 years) in a similar role and field (homeware)Highly creative with a clear understanding of the Guess Brand DNAStrong knowledge of the product development process of homewareStrong knowledge of fashion homeware and upcoming related trendsFashion eye with commercial awareness Ability to draw both technical drawings and renderings/sketchesMust possess the ability to handle multiple tasks/projects with adherence to deadlines and design calendarTeam player, dynamic personality, fast thinker, positive attitude and sense of urgencyExcellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to interact with a diverse group at all levels Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail and follow-upExperience working with cross-functional teamsAvailable for frequent travellingFluent EnglishAdobe Suite, Rhino or Matrix, Keyshot, Microsoft Office are preferredBenefitsAn International, fresh and dynamic working environment Balance between work and personal life: Smart Working (Hybrid work model) and Time flexibility;Physical & Mental Health programs, sustainable projects and workshop promoted by Guess CommunityArts, sports and social events outside the office, thanks to our Guess Fun activities!Training & Development platform and paths Discount on our products both online and in storesDon’t miss your chance to join a progressive and sustainable global company, which is constantly looking for new challenges and opportunities to grow in a competitive and tough market.Guess promotes a people-first workspace, where their well-being and their development are part of the history and the success of the brand.Do you think we’re a good match for you? Apply now to be part of our family!Job SummaryID: 228CD84984Department: HeadquartersType: full time