3D Designer
Minor Hotels Europe and Americas
full-time
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Location Type: Office
Location: Paris • France
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About the role
- Lead the design process from concept to final product, including sketching, 3D development, technical drawings, prototype creation, and participation in the industrialization process.
- Design and develop collections across all categories (pre-collection, runway, capsule, etc.), ensuring alignment with the Artistic Director’s vision and the brand’s image.
- Ensure consistency with the seasonal collection plan and overall brand identity.
- Select and manage fabrics and trims in close collaboration with the development team.
- Create and maintain comprehensive design documentation: preliminary sketches, technical drawings, construction details, mock-ups, animations, trend boards, silhouette illustrations, and presentation materials.
- Oversee fittings and ensure artistic coherence of prototypes; implement necessary modifications and finalize products with development and industrialization teams when needed.
- Monitor fashion trends and emerging graphic techniques to drive originality and desirability.
- Collaborate with merchandising, atelier, freelance creatives, industrialization, communication, development, and artistic teams.
- Ensure adherence to the creative calendar and budget constraints.
- Manage and mentor a team of designers, fostering creativity, efficiency, and respect for processes.
Requirements
- Extensive experience in a senior design leadership role within a luxury fashion house, with a proven track record of leading design teams to deliver complete ready-to-wear collections.
- Previous experience in both women’s and men’s collections.
- Demonstrated experience collaborating with an in-house atelier.
- A visionary yet pragmatic creative leader with an innovative mindset and the agility to adapt to change.
- Exceptional hand-sketching, 3D, and technical design skills.
- Strong understanding of the luxury market, its dynamics, and customer expectations.
- Deep appreciation for luxury aesthetics, proportions, volumes, and craftsmanship.
- Advanced 3D visualization expertise with a solid grasp of couture craftsmanship, materials, and silhouette development.
- Keen aesthetic sensibility and meticulous attention to detail.
- Excellent communication, presentation, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
- Fluency in English is essential.
Benefits
- An entrepreneurial, creative, and welcoming work culture
- Opportunities for learning and professional development
- An international company with ample opportunities for career progression
- Competitive salary and benefits
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
3D developmenttechnical drawingsprototype creationhand-sketching3D visualizationluxury craftsmanshipsilhouette developmentfabric selectiontrend analysisdesign documentation
Soft Skills
creative leadershipcollaborationmentoringattention to detailcommunicationpresentation skillsadaptabilitycreativityefficiencyvisionary thinking