Balenciaga Footwear Engineering Office Specialist

Scandicci • Italy

Thursday, March 20, 2025

Balenciaga, a distinguished name in the luxury fashion industry, was founded by Cristobal Balenciaga in 1917 in Spain and later relocated to Paris in 1937. Renowned for its avant-garde collections and innovative designs, the brand is part of the esteemed Kering Group, which is known for nurturing creativity and excellence in luxury fashion. Under the artistic direction of Demna since 2015, Balenciaga continues to set trends with its modern approach to digital innovation, material development, and social responsibility.

1. Initiate industrialization pairs for Normalisation.
2. Communicate Normalisation feedback to shoemakers.
3. Launch fitting tests, series tests, and compliance checks.
4. Initiate master accessories, soles, and placements.
5. Approve fitting tests and masters.
6. Participate in fitting sessions for tests and compliance.
7. Open and release production molds and input mold costs.
8. Update industrialization progress data in PLM.
9. Attend industrialization progress meetings with the Production Office.
10. Share information and alerts with the Quality department.
11. Initiate laboratory tests for shoes.
12. Assign wear tests.
13. Manage shipments to/from China, including proformas and customs clearance.
14. Compile Normalisation reports in PLM.
15. Organize and manage the archive of master collection components.
16. Oversee and advance wear tests and pair checks, monitoring deliveries, receipts, and invoice control.
17. Manage laboratory tests on components, processes, and finished products, archiving reports and tested materials.

1. Minimum of 1 year of experience in Product Development or Industrialization role.

1. Proficiency in PLM systems.
2. Strong analytical skills and proactive problem-solving abilities.
3. Ability to work effectively in a team.
4. Willingness to travel.

A minimum of one year in a product development or industrialization role within the fashion industry is required.

Balenciaga offers a stimulating and rewarding work environment, fostering professional growth within the brand and the Kering Group. Employees are encouraged to reach their full potential through a supportive and diverse workplace.

Balenciaga is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment, valuing diversity in all its forms, including gender, age, nationality, culture, disability, and sexual orientation. The company promotes equal opportunity and selects talent based on skills and alignment with corporate values, aiming to prepare individuals for success.