Alexander Mcqueen Digital Product Development Assistant - Women's Footwear, 12 Month Ftc

Job Description

Summary Innovative, uncompromising, romantic, provocative, upholding the power of emotion and the touch of the human hand: these are all elements that describe the fashion of the house of Alexander McQueen. The brand is synonymous with modern British couture,renowned for its strong identity and celebration of unbridled creativity. Integral to the McQueen culture is the juxtaposition between contrasting elements: femininity and masculinity, fragility and strength, tradition and modernity. Under the creative directionof Sarah Burton, the house produces critically acclaimed collections, driven by unparalleled vision and respect for craftsmanship. Burton was made Head of Design for womenswear in 2000 and was appointed Creative Director in 2010. The luxury brand was foundedby Lee Alexander McQueen in 1992. Among the greatest fashion designers of his time, the legacy of his work lives on. Job Description Alexander McQueen are currently in search of an experienced Digital Product Development Assistant to join our growing WomenswearFootwear Design Team based in our Central London HQ. This position initially will be offered as a 12 Month FTC. How you will contribute * Work in collaboration with the Women’s Footwear Design Team to develop our seasonal Ready-to-Wear collections. * Supportthe team in the administration and follow-up of the product design process including the preparation of design packages, collection boards, collection recaps, email correspondence, etc. * Assisting the team during fittings along with the creation of fittingnotes. * Liaise daily with the teams based in both London & Parabiago reporting to the team with any relevant and important actions or issues that may arise. * Manage the fitting notes archive, ensuring all digital information is continuously updated, maintained,and aligned with the collection development board. * Collaborate with the wider team on all other ad-hoc tasks that arise in the context of collection development, such as archiving research and updating boards. Who you are * Proficiency in digital programssuch Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Adobe Suite. * Fluent in English and Italian is required. * Strong organisation skills. * Excellent communication and follow-up skills. * Flexible and proactive with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment with a can-doapproach, * Positive attitude and affinity to work in a team environment. Why work with us At Alexander McQueen together we push boundaries to create legacy. Everyone can make a difference and anything is possible. We are passionate about beauty, creativity& quality. This is an opportunity to join our community of hard-working and talented individuals who are playing a part in the success of the House. We offer a package of competitive benefits including, but not limited to - * Pension, private medical insurance& performance related bonus. * Clothing allowance, employee discounts & monthly lunch subsidy. * 25 days annual leave excluding Bank Holidays plus dedicated time for employee volunteering. Diversity and Inclusion At Alexander McQueen, we welcome applicantsfrom all backgrounds and walks of life. We know that diverse skills, mindsets & experiences foster creativity and collaboration. Please let our recruitment team know if you need support or reasonable adjustments to be made at any stage of the recruitment process.We will work with you to ensure that you have the best experience. What’s next All applications will be considered and we will do our best to provide an answer as soon as possible. Job Type Regular Start Date 2023-09-04 Schedule Full time Organization AutumnpaperLimited