Maison Margiela is a Paris-based fashion house founded in 1988 by Belgian designer Martin Margiela. Celebrating unconventional aesthetics and embracing the philosophy that fashion is an art of expression rather than a cult of personality, Maison Margiela offers haute couture, ready-to-wear for women and men, contemporary line MM6, footwear, interior design, and accessories, including leather goods, fine jewelry and fragrance.
In 2002, the French house became part of OTB. Along with sister brands of the group, Maison Margiela continues pushing the boundaries of modern fashion while preserving its distinctive identity and heritage.
 

Key Responsibilities Include:

Conceptualisation and Design:

• Provide seasonal concept propositions for the RTW collection under the direction of the Head of RTW.
• Collaborate closely with the Head of RTW and Fabric team on seasonal fabric research, propositions, and developments for the collection.
• Offer research and proposals for seasonal cutting and 3D techniques for the collection.
• Conduct extensive research into vintage/books for the collection as per seasonal direction from Creative Director and Head of RTW.
• Conduct market research to identify opportunities for differentiation and innovation.

Collaboration and Leadership:

• Mentor and coach junior designers to foster their professional growth and development.
• Leading the team in creative and administration endeavors, ensuring timely completion of deadlines.
• Proactively manage reporting tools (e.g., board and table updates, overviews, documents) and lead the team in these projects.
• Oversee preparation for meetings for the collection, including preparing past season blocks and styling pieces.
• Foster a collaborative and inclusive work environment by sharing insights, expertise, and best practices with team members

Technical Design and Development:

• Create detailed sketches, launch sheets, and technical packs for styles for the collection with the team.
• Assist in the development of the collection through daily communication with partners in Italy.
• Oversee preparations for allocations for the collection, including coordinating with fabric and PD on preparations.
• Collaborate with fabric team to source high-quality fabrics, trims, and embellishments.
• Oversee the development and testing of new materials and finishes to enhance product quality and aesthetics.
• Ensure compliance with sustainability standards and ethical sourcing practices in material procurement.
• Work closely with the print team for print development and coordination, providing print and graphic research seasonally.

Production and Showroom Oversight:

• Work with the Merchandising team to align with business goals for the collection, from seasonal collection plan to production fittings.
• Help oversee the showroom process for the collection, ensuring fit and detail comments are provided in time for costings and technical presentation is delivered on time to key partners.
• Participate in production fittings seasonally after the showroom, along with tete-a-tete fittings as needed throughout the production lifecycle.
• Participate with the team in various showroom and E-Comm shoots.