Summary
Alexander McQueen is a British luxury fashion house founded by Lee Alexander McQueen in 1992. In 2001, the house joined the Kering Group and, since December 2023, is under the creative direction of Seán McGirr.
Alexander McQueen is distinctive for an expression of individuality, subversive strength and raw power. With a design studio and atelier based in London, the house is known for uncompromising quality and creative vision.
At Alexander McQueen, we live and breathe a culture defined by our key Behaviours:
- Empowerment – We empower our team and peers, providing unwavering support to ensure everyone can thrive; this means giving support to your team and those you are working with to succeed.
- Teamwork – We put an emphasis on Teamwork; this means working together as a collective to achieve shared goals.
- Respect – We value respect, treating everyone with dignity and showing genuine appreciation for their efforts: this means treating everyone equally.
- Kindness – We believe kindness is integral to everything we do; this means demonstrating compassion and empathy towards others.
Job Description
Your Opportunity
You will play a fundamental role in the development of Sneakers collections of the brand. You will support the Shoes Product Development Manager to interpret and realize samples based on the indications of the Design office and in close collaboration with other departments and suppliers.
How will you contribute?
Collect and document indications from Design team relating to collections development
Work closely with suppliers to develop samples that respect the expected aesthetic, quality and budget standards
Verify the technical feasibility of the collections, anticipating possible critical points and, with the assistance of internal technicians, proposing possible solutions
Manage and coordinate orders for semi-finished, components, and finished product required for the development of the new collections
Work closely with Raw Materials R&D Department to identify the suitable materials and processes to develop the collections
Support the Costing Team in valuing items developed for collection budget control. Additionally, you will suggest alternative pricing solutions to enhance the industrial cost efficiency of the finished product
Facilitate the dissemination of information of the developed products during the technical review
Collaborate with the Quality Department to provide support in resolving issues that may arise during production
Required Skills:
You will be able to demonstrate the desired Alexander McQueen behaviours
You have at least 5 years of relevant experience in a similar role with exposure to Designers and working on sneakers
Proven capacity to work under pressure and with tight deadlines
Fluent in English and Italian
Good knowledge of MS Office and particularly MS Excel. Knowledge of programs like Stealth or Kubix is considered a plus
Well organized and detail oriented
Dynamic, with a problem-solving attitude and capacity to establish positive working relations with colleagues, stakeholders and suppliers
Willing to travel in Italy and abroad where necessary
What we offer
Indicative starting salary: 36.207€ (unless otherwise agreed, in the event of a positive outcome of the selection process, specific levels of experience and autonomy and/or particular competencies emerge during the selection process, based on objective criteria) .
Eligibility to a variable annual bonus linked to the achievement of individual and company objectives, in line with current company policies
Kering is committed to diversity and inclusion and to providing equal opportunities in employment. We believe diversity in all its forms – disability, age, color, ancestry, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, gender identity, religion – enriches the workplace. It opens opportunities for people to express their talent, both individually and collectively and it helps foster our ability to adapt to a changing world. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of their background.
The selection process is open to candidates of any gender, age, origin, orientation, or background, in full compliance with the principles of equal opportunities, non-discrimination, and pay transparency.
Job Type
Fixed Term (Fixed Term)
Start Date
2026-07-14
Schedule
Full time
Organization
Alexander McQueen Logistica Srl
