Balenciaga Leathergoods Costing Specialist

Scandicci • Italy

Friday, September 19, 2025

Balenciaga, a storied fashion house founded by Cristóbal Balenciaga in 1917, is renowned for its innovative contributions to modern couture. Now part of the Kering Group, Balenciaga continues to push the boundaries of fashion with avant-garde collections and pioneering digital interactions. The brand is committed to social responsibility and the development of new materials, maintaining its position at the forefront of modernity.

1. Collaborate with Product Development colleagues to input costs into PLM systems.
2. Verify bills of materials on PLM for cost estimation purposes.
3. Generate cost reports for all leather goods items.
4. Calculate industrial collection costs related to materials, consumption, and time.
5. Publish costs on utilized systems.
6. Analyze and monitor cost variations for carryover items.
7. Calculate model consumption on various leathers using CAD systems and nesting simulations.

1. Knowledge of costing processes and construction of leather goods.
2. Familiarity with the luxury leather goods sector.
3. Proficiency in English.
4. Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
5. Familiarity with PLM/Stealth software is advantageous.
6. Strong analytical skills, precision, and attention to detail.
7. Ability to work towards objectives and manage stress.
8. Teamwork capabilities.

1. Costing and financial analysis
2. Product lifecycle management
3. Data analysis
4. Attention to detail
5. Team collaboration
6. Stress management
7. Proficiency in Excel

Experience in the luxury leather goods industry with a focus on costing and product development processes.

Balenciaga offers a stimulating and rewarding work environment, supporting professional growth within the brand and the Kering Group. The company encourages leadership and team excellence, fostering an environment where individuals can achieve their full potential.

Balenciaga is dedicated to fostering a diverse workplace environment. The company values diversity in all forms, enriching the workplace and customer experience. As an equal opportunity employer, Balenciaga welcomes all applications and selects talent based on skills and alignment with company values, aiming to prepare individuals for success.