Balenciaga Leather Goods Prototype Specialist

Scandicci • Italy

Monday, March 3, 2025

Balenciaga, founded by Cristobal Balenciaga in Spain in 1917 and later relocated to Paris in 1937, is a distinguished name in modern couture, renowned for its innovative stylistic contributions. As part of the Kering Group, Balenciaga is committed to maintaining its founder's vision through avant-garde collections and a modern approach to digital, material development, and social responsibility. Under the artistic direction of Demna since 2015, the brand continues to redefine elegance and innovation in fashion.

1. Craft leather goods, small leather items, and belts based on patterns.
2. Interpret and, when necessary, rework patterns.
3. Assemble various pieces as indicated on technical sheets to create finished products.
4. Propose technical modifications or alternative suggestions to enhance product quality and facilitate industrialization, ensuring quality standards.
5. Collaborate daily with other technical teams involved in prototype and sample creation, including modeling, product development, intermediate processing, and industrialization.

1. Technical-specialist training in leather goods preferred.
2. Extensive experience in a similar role.
3. Understanding of luxury sector sample/prototype production dynamics.

1. Proficient knowledge of raw materials and leathers.
2. Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite.
3. English language proficiency is an advantage.
4. Excellent organizational and time management skills.
5. Ability to prioritize tasks and meet defined deadlines.
6. Proactive problem-solving attitude.
7. Flexibility and adaptability in a dynamic work environment.
8. Strong communication skills.

Extensive experience in leather goods prototyping within the luxury sector.

Technical-specialist training in leather goods preferred.

Balenciaga offers a stimulating and rewarding work environment, encouraging professional growth within the brand and the Kering Group. The company supports employees in reaching their full potential through a commitment to diversity and equal opportunity.

Balenciaga fosters a diverse and inclusive workplace, valuing gender, age, nationality, culture, disability, and sexual orientation as enriching elements. The brand is dedicated to developing high-performing teams and supporting individual success in alignment with its corporate values.