Balenciaga Jersey Development Manager

Paris • France

Wednesday, March 26, 2025

Balenciaga, a distinguished name in the luxury fashion industry, was established by Cristóbal Balenciaga in 1917. Renowned for its avant-garde and uncompromising designs, the brand has been a beacon of innovation and excellence. As part of the Kering Group since 2001, Balenciaga continues to influence the global fashion scene under the artistic direction of Demna. The brand's collections, spanning ready-to-wear, leather goods, footwear, and accessories, are celebrated worldwide.

1. Supervise and coordinate the work of product developers, ensuring efficient task distribution and adherence to deadlines.
2. Develop team members' skills by identifying training needs and fostering their professional growth.
3. Facilitate communication between product developers and other departments, such as design, production, and merchandising, to ensure process coherence and fluidity.
4. Identify and implement project management tools to enhance planning, task tracking, and team collaboration.
5. Guide team members in effectively utilizing these tools, ensuring their integration into daily routines.
6. Regularly evaluate the effectiveness of implemented methods and tools, gather team feedback, and make necessary adjustments for continuous improvement.
7. Manage prototype launches according to fitting schedules, ensuring adherence to delivery dates and budgets.
8. Ensure the preparation of comprehensive technical files for factories and maintain constant communication throughout the development process until production handover.
9. Organize regular progress meetings with the Knitwear and Jersey Division Manager, ensuring budget compliance.
10. Collaborate with designers and manufacturers to ensure product feasibility and quality, actively participating in fittings and ensuring clear communication to developers.
11. Coordinate and ensure smooth information transfer during pre-industrialization, standardization, and detail review to the production team, identifying and resolving potential issues for a seamless transition to production.
12. Contribute to resolving quality issues in collaboration with relevant teams, ensuring adherence to the brand's standards.
13. Collaborate with the division manager to conduct price simulations during development, negotiate prices with manufacturers, and ensure margin compliance.

1. Minimum 5-8 years of experience in a luxury fashion house, specializing in jersey product development.
2. In-depth knowledge of product techniques and ability to negotiate prices to meet financial objectives.
3. Bilingual proficiency in English and French.

1. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and PLM systems.
2. Strong team spirit and excellent interpersonal skills.
3. Ability to work under tight deadlines with agility and precision.

A minimum of 5-8 years in a luxury fashion house, focusing on jersey product development.

Balenciaga offers a stimulating and fulfilling work environment, committed to fostering professional growth within the brand and the Kering Group. The company encourages managers to build high-performing teams dedicated to excellence.

Balenciaga is dedicated to promoting diversity within its teams, believing that diversity in all its forms enriches the workplace and enhances the customer experience. The brand is committed to equal opportunity, welcoming all applications and selecting talent based on sought-after skills and brand values.