Collection Coordinator Assistant

Company Description

Job Description

The Collection Coordinator Assistant is responsible for supporting the coordinator during the design of the collection.

The main objectives are:

• to support the coordinator in guaranteeing the completeness and respect of the brand identity in stylistic terms
•  to operationally organise the design support materials (colour research, images, tableaux preparation, fabric cataloguing, accessories)
•  to respect the collection planning

Qualifications

• Collaborates with the co-ordinator and PM in guaranteeing compliance with the Brand's identity and Mission. 
• Contributes together with the coordinator and PM in overseeing the collection in terms of product completeness, raw materials, colours, wearability. 
• Supports the coordinator during the creative design of the collection with internal/external designers, interacting with them in the choice of materials, models to be developed in the collection. 
• Actively participates during the prototype and sample definition phase, supporting the coordinator. 
• Independently manages one or more collection projects or specific research projects within the timeframe and in the manner indicated by the coordinator/PM, liaising with them as the project progresses. 
• Supports the coordinator in design-related activities (explaining prototypes, researching materials, graphic support), coordinating with the other assistants involved and respecting the schedule received. 
• Collaborates with the rest of the team on more operational design activities according to the needs of the office. 
• Supports the coordinator in ensuring constant integration with the offices closely linked to the design activities (Technical Department-Modellers-Visual Office-Communication etc.) 
• Keeps abreast of and succeeds in making an effective contribution in terms of product research proposed by the brand's competitors and on the basis of new consumer needs 
• Promotes the development of Role learning through proactive, team and digital activities, aimed at innovation and improving the effectiveness/efficiency of its Responsibilities 
• Promotes, adopts and develops the use of digital technologies within its own function in relation to both process management and relations with internal and external stakeholders involved in the business 
• Adopts significant behaviours and promotes actions - both operational and cultural - related to Sustainable Development, understood as the interconnection of Care-oriented practices

Additional Information

Education & Experience

• Educational Background: Bachelor’s Degree in Fashion Design or an equivalent academic qualification. Master degree is a plus.

• Professional Experience: 1 to 2 years of proven experience in similar roles (e.g., design Office Assistant, Junior Product Developer, Collection coordinator assistant) with Luxury or Contemporary brands.

Hard Skills & Technical Expertise

• Design & Graphics: Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign). 

• Advanced skills in technical drawing RTW and digital rendering

• Technical Knowledge: garment construction  (specifically on Womenswear RTW), including strong knowledge  manufacturing processes, materials, garment accessories, graphic/print, finish  and embellishment.

Soft Skills & Mindset

• Organization : Outstanding organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while strictly adhering to deadlines.

• Cross-Functional Collaboration: A strong team player with excellent interpersonal skills, capable of bridging the gap between creative teams and technical departments.

Languages:

• Fluent italian (written and spoken)

• Fluent English (written and spoken) is important, to effectively manage international collaborations and suppliers.

• Contract type : Fixed - term

Please, apply with update CV and portfolio.