Head of Design Special Projects & Creative Direction (F/M/D)
What unites us? We love fashion, we change fashion!
At HUGO BOSS, you have the opportunity to contribute your personality, ideas and creativity - because only when we break new ground together can we create something unique. Become part of our team of more than 19.000 employees worldwide and shape your future at HUGO BOSS!
We are looking for a talented and experienced Head of Design Special Projects & Creative Direction (f/m/d) to join our dynamic team and lead our capsule and collaboration collections.
What you can expect:
- Lead the design and development team, ensuring cooperation and alignment with all interfaces, including external suppliers, Sales, Brand Management, Operations and Marketing.
- Execute design and concept content from Concept Design to Creative Management for the responsible MPG's.
- Oversee the realization and creative input of the collection framework plan, focusing on complexity, price structure, quality, timing, margin, and retail core range, while adhering to budget and capacity management.
- Strategic implementation to shape product range and create new opportunities.
- Conduct benchmark analysis of competitors, collaborations, target groups and strategically implement findings into collections.
- Manage both external and internal interfaces with a focus on communication and cooperation.
- Execute and present at international collaboration partners and Sales meetings.
Your profile:
- Completed Bachelor's or Master's degree in Fashion Design.
- Profound design and leadership experience in the fashion industry with several years of relevant professional experience in Creative Management.
- Experienced in working with factories, agents, fabric/trim vendors, and marketing.
- Strong eye for market movements, consumer trends, lifestyle, and innovations.
- Creative vision and enthusiasm for innovation with an understanding of commerciality.
- Strong communication skills in English, with experience in Adobe Illustrator & Photoshop CS, MS Excel, PLM; 3D design experience is a plus.
Your benefits:
- Made for Me: three days in Metzingen and two days working remotely. Our hybrid working model "Threedom of work" is as individual as your personal needs.
- Sustainability is one of our key values, and more than just a trend. We are committed to environmental, animal and climate protection, and human rights.
- Does innovation drive you? Same for us! We have digitized most of our workflows and almost fully automated our logistics centres.
- Exclusive discounts for shopping and arts: benefit from discounts for family and friends along with free entrance to more than 15 international art museums.
- High-performing people need a healthy balance. Take advantage of the employee gym, the beach volleyball field or yoga classes on the rooftop terrace.
- As a fashion company, we value good taste in everything - including food. Welcome to our own restaurant and café, Times.
We are a global company with our employees representative of the world at large. Our inclusive culture embraces each person's authenticity and individuality. We are committed to equal employment opportunity. And we believe our equitable work environment helps unleash your full potential and inspires you to thrive.