Design Director - Show Collection

pBeyond Talent is partnering with a renowned international luxury fashion house in Milan to appoint an exceptional Design Director – Show Collection. /ppThis is a key creative leadership position responsible for the development and execution of the brand’s runway and show collections across all categories. /ppWorking closely with the Creative Director and senior creative teams, the Design Director will translate the overall creative vision into a distinctive, cohesive and highly desirable collection, overseeing the process from initial concept and research through to fittings and final runway execution. /ppbr / /ppstrongThe Role /strong /ppbr / /ppAs Design Director – Show Collection, you will lead the creative development of the runway collection, ensuring a strong and consistent design language across all product categories. /ppYou will combine creative vision, strong product expertise and exceptional collection-building skills while leading multidisciplinary design teams within a highly dynamic luxury fashion environment. /ppbr / /ppKey Responsibilities /ppbr / /pulliLead the creative development of the luxury fashion show and runway collection across all categories. /liliTranslate the Creative Director’s vision into a cohesive seasonal collection. /liliOversee the entire design process from initial concept, research and development through to final show execution. /liliDefine and maintain consistency across silhouette, colour, fabrication, proportion and detailing. /liliCoordinate and inspire senior designers and category design teams. /liliWork closely with Product Development, Atelier, Fabric, Merchandising and Production teams. /liliLead collection reviews, fittings and editing throughout the development process. /liliEnsure exceptional standards of design, craftsmanship and product execution. /liliDrive innovation across materials, construction, silhouette and creative techniques. /liliSupport the definition of final runway looks and overall collection coherence. /liliBalance creative ambition with product relevance and the wider positioning of the luxury brand. /liliContribute to the ongoing evolution of the Maison’s creative identity and global image. /li /ulpbr / /ppstrongThe Profile /strong /ppbr / /pulliSignificant experience within leading international luxury fashion brands. /liliPrevious experience as a strongDesign Director, Head of Design or senior fashion design leader /strong. /liliStrong expertise in strongrunway, fashion show and Ready-to-Wear collections /strong. /liliExperience working across multiple fashion categories. /liliExceptional eye for silhouette, colour, fabrication, proportion and detail. /liliStrong knowledge of garment construction, materials and luxury craftsmanship. /liliProven ability to lead and develop senior creative teams. /liliExcellent collection-building and editing capabilities. /liliFluent English; br / Italian would be advantageous. /li /ulpbr / /ppDue to the seniority and highly strategic nature of this appointment, strongonly profiles closely aligned with the required level of experience and luxury fashion expertise will be considered and contacted /strong. /p