Designer - Alanui

Job Description

Fluid, exquisite, ancestral. Siblings Nicolò and Carlotta Oddi have chosen, or maybe have been chosen by one single garment to express their idea of a cosmopolitan, creative way of living: the cardigan, a timeless piece, a travel companion. Alanui is a haven of emotions, intimate memories, geographies and eras, of urban subcultures and folklore. Its name in Hawaiian means road, path. It suggests an archetype and a journey. In every culture, variations on a theme is a recurring figure, in art and craftsmanship.
MANINOur monumental office in Via Manin is where NGG was born. It is home to the creative, product and production functions of all the NGG brands; here you will absorb the essence of the NGG DNA and feel the visionary input of the realization of all cross category collections.
THE ROLEAlanui is looking for a Designer to join the Style Team. You will report to the Collection Coordinator and create men's and women's knitwear pieces for the RTW collection and support in all phases of the creative process.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Research moodboards and yarns
• Research new trends, inspirations
• Design hand drawn and technical sketches and follow the collection from design, development to final product
• Liaise with the product development office to ensure deadlines are respected
• Support in fittings
• Support in the implementation of embroidery and print placements

WHO YOU ARE

• 4+ years' experience in a similar role in the fashion luxury industry, preferably with a focus on knitwear
• Degree in Fashion design, a Master's is a plus
• Good knowledge and use of knitting machines
• Good technical knowledge of knitwear and other apparel product categories
• Excellent free hand drawing skills
• Excellent use and knowledge of Adobe Suite – Photoshop, Illustrator and Indesign
• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and keep to strict deadlines
• Good level of English both written and spoken, this will be tested in the interview process
• Only applications with an updated Portfolio attached or a valid link with a portfolio will be considered

REWARDS & BENEFITS

• Great compensation package (in consideration of your professional experience)
• Lunch tickets
• Discounts on all NGG brands and partners including FARFETCH and Browns
• Be part of a young, dynamic and creative company with over 40 different nationalities
• Brand new headquarters located in the centre of Milan

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES STATEMENT

• Alanui is committed to being an inclusive workplace where diversity in all its forms is celebrated. We make employment decisions without regard to race, religious creed, colour, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, marital status, medical condition as defined by state law, physical or mental disability, military service or veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, genetic information or any other classification protected by applicable federal, state or local laws or ordinances. If you require special accommodation, please let us know.

We are looking for a Designer to join the Style Team. You will report to the Collection Coordinator and create men's and women's garment pieces for the RTW collection and support in all phases of the creative process.