Junior RTW Designer

Vivienne Westwood is one of the most iconic British fashion brands, renowned for its heritage, innovative design, and commitment to culture and activism. We care deeply about our people and the environment, and our core values - Gaia, Quality not Quantity, Activism, Culture & Heritage - guide us daily. If you share our passion for creativity, sustainability, and innovation, we’d love to hear from you.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Vivienne Westwood is currently looking for a Junior RTW Designer to support the Design team in our Studio located in Milan Office.

Role Overview

The Junior RTW Designer supports the development of seasonal ready-to-wear collections, contributing to research, silhouette exploration, and garment development in line with the house’s distinctive design language. This role requires a strong sensitivity to cut, proportion, and historical reference, combined with the ability to translate creative concepts into technically resolved garments.

Key Responsibilities

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Support the design team across all stages of RTW collection development;

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Work closely with the Design Director, Artistic Director, Creative Director and in-house Product Development team on design development and execution;

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Conduct in-depth research (historical costume, tailoring, archive references, subcultural influences);

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Assist in developing draped and constructed silhouettes;

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Produce technical flats and CAD drawings;

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Work closely with pattern cutters on toile development and fittings;

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Prepare and update tech packs and product specifications;

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Participate in fittings and document changes;

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Support material research and contribute to fabric and trim development;

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Maintain archive references and seasonal developments;

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Ensure consistency with brand identity.

Required Skills & Qualifications

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Degree in Fashion Design or equivalent;

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Strong portfolio with tailoring, drape, and construction;

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Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator & Photoshop;

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Knowledge of garment construction and pattern cutting;

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Strong attention to detail;

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Fluent in English and Italian languages.

Preferred Experience

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Experience in luxury or in design RTW environment;

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Exposure to fittings and toile development;

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CLO 3D knowledge is a plus;

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Strong awareness of sustainable practices.

Key Attributes

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Strong cultural and visual awareness;

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Interest in heritage and craftsmanship;

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Detail-driven and proactive;

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Balance of creativity and technical discipline;

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Team-oriented mindset.

WHAT OUR COMPANY OFFERS

A stimulating, young, and supportive work environment that values individual wellbeing; daily meal vouchers; health & wellbeing support (including supplementary medical health insurance, accident insurance, employee psychological support platform); staff discounts; other additional benefits.

Vivienne Westwood is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, colour, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy or any other protected characteristic as outlined by local government laws.