Creative Executive Designer

Moleskine is looking for a Creative Executive Designer to join our Global Strategic Partnership team.

Our mission is to create meaningful reselling projects and collaborations with top partners, mainly focusing on educational, arts & culture and iconic brands.

The role will report to the Leader Design & Product Development Manager and will be part of a multi-functional team, comprising marketing, communication, design and graphics, as well as development and production.

The role will oversee the entire design project lifecycle, from design concept to production working with Moleskine different functions.

The position is based in Milan.

Scope of the role

The person will be responsible for translating client needs into effective visual solutions, collaborating closely with internal teams and clients to ensure projects align with business objectives. They will work with Product Management (PM) and product development teams to create innovative visual solutions, ensuring that each project is completed on time and meets both client and company expectations. The person will oversee the entire creative process from conception to execution, with a focus on creative thinking.

Main responsibilities

• Ideate and develop visual concepts in collaboration with the Commercial Area, PM, and Brand teams.
• Present concepts to clients alongside internal stakeholders.
• Develop and produce prepress files, ensuring technical feasibility with suppliers (for both prototypes and mass production).
• Approve technical prototypes.
• Manage the creation flow of new item codes for new colours.
• Ensure artwork complies with all requirements by working closely with check editing, FSC Manager, and strategic sourcing.
• Collaborate with external agencies and print suppliers to meet production needs.
• Stay up to date with the latest trends and technologies in the design field.

Requirements:

• 5+ years of experience in executive prepress file creation.
• Extensive knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, etc.) and prepress profiles.
• Strong creative skills with a keen attention to detail and accuracy in all aspects of work.
• Excellent communication and presentation abilities.
• Ability to autonomously handle client requests, ensure precision in project execution, and meet deadlines.
• Capable of managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong creative and innovative thinking.
• Problem-solving skills with the ability to implement effective solutions.
• Collaborative team player with internal teams and external suppliers.
• Fluent in English;

Moleskine is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and employment decisions are made without regard to race, colour, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other any other dimension of diversity.