Womenswear Senior Designer

Position

KENZO is a legendary global luxury Maison founded in Paris by Kenzo Takada, operating within the LVMH Group. Renowned for infusing positive energy and contagious freedom, KENZO reinterprets the codes of the Maison with a unique blend of print, color, and cultural dialogue. Joining KENZO means contributing to a dynamic work environment where creativity, agility, and excellence drive the evolution of our collections.

As Senior Designer Womenswear, you will support the Creative Direction and Head of Collection in conceptualizing and executing the women’s ready-to-wear collections. You will translate seasonal themes into innovative, commercially viable designs while ensuring uncompromising standards of craftsmanship and product quality aligned with the Maison’s unique positioning.

Job responsibilities

Creative & Design Development

• Contribute to the definition of seasonal concepts, creative directions, and mood boards for the women’s ready-to-wear collection.
• Produce detailed design sketches, flat drawings, technical specifications, and artwork/print direction for development teams.
• Manage color palettes, fabric research, and trim selection in coordination with sourcing, merchandising, and development departments.

Product Development & Fitting Process

• Collaborate closely with pattern makers, ateliers, and product development teams to ensure accurate translation of creative intent from prototype to final sample.
• Participate actively in fittings, identifying necessary adjustments to proportions, construction, fit, and finishing.
• Ensure all collection milestones and deadlines are met in accordance with the seasonal calendar.

Cross-Functional Coordination & Leadership

• Partner with Merchandising, Production, and Studio teams to balance creative vision with commercial requirements.
• Guide, mentor, and support junior design team members and interns, fostering high standards of execution and teamwork.
• Stay abreast of market trends, competitor activity, and technological innovations in luxury fashion and sustainability.

Profile

Education & Experience

• Degree in Fashion Design, Fine Arts, or a related discipline.
• 5 to 8+ years of relevant design experience within luxury or high-end ready-to-wear Maisons.

Technical Skills

• Mastery of garment construction, tailoring, draping, and luxury manufacturing standards.
• Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop) and digital design tools.
• Strong hand-sketching and visual presentation abilities.

Behavioral & Interpersonal Skills

• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills.
• Culturally attuned, proactive, solution-oriented, and adaptable.
• Fluency in English is mandatory