Color Design Assistant

Founded in 1913 in Italy, the Prada Group was built on a tradition of excellence and with a vision of innovation. The Group, a world leader in the luxury sector, operates in more than 45 countries with the PRADA, Miu Miu, Versace, Church’s, Car Shoe and Luna Rossa brands, and has employees of over 100 nationalities. Job purpose: The Color Design Assistant for Prada Linea Rossa supports the development and application of seasonal color strategies across apparel, accessories, and footwear. The role helps express Prada Linea Rossa’s visual identity through color by contributing to research, color palette development, product proposals, and the creation and maintenance of color standards and documentation. The position offers hands on exposure to the full color design process while collaboratively with teams across the business. Responsibilities: • Support the development of seasonal color stories and palettes. • Research global color trends, cultural influences, and relevant developments in sports performance and technology. • Engage a foundational understanding of color theory, tools and market knowledge. • Create mood boards and develop color palettes and combinations that align with the brand vision. • Collaborate closely with product designers, material developers, and marketing teams to implement feedback into proposals ensuring clear communication throughout the process. • Apply the color direction to the product ensuring proposals are tailored to product brief and all artwork and presentations are kept up to date and accurate. • Engage a multi-disciplinary creative approach to explore and express color direction in both digital and physical forms. • Participate in the prototyping process, testing colors and providing feedback and adjustments to ensure final products meet design and color standards. • Maintain the digital and physical color libraries and direction documentation. • Stay informed about the latest innovations in color materials and technologies to ensure cutting-edge designs. Requirements: Degree in Fashion Design, Apparel Design, Textile Design, Graphic Design, or a related field. 1-2 years of experience in a design environment is a plus. Proficiency in Adobe Suite, particularly Photoshop; familiarity with AI-powered creative tools and platforms for visual research (e.g. Flora AI) is a plus. Strong interest in color research, color theory, seasonal color trends, and visual storytelling through color. Genuine passion for sport, performance culture, and sports science, with a curiosity for technical innovation and emerging trends. Fluent in English; Italian is a plus. GAS 28.000€ - 37.000€ Joining our Company means working in a creative and international environment, with teams of people motivated by curiosity and the quest for excellence. The engine of our success is the importance and value that we place on the talent and passion of our people leading to their own professional growth. Prada Group promotes an inclusive work environment, ensuring equal opportunities for all candidates, regardless of gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, or other personal characteristics. We believe that diversity is a value and we are committed to build a fair and respectful workplace for all. — Published by Prada Group. Apply on the employer's own posting.