Balenciaga Product Manager - Jersey

Balenciaga, founded by Cristóbal Balenciaga in 1917, is a leading luxury fashion house known for its innovative and uncompromising designs. Based in Paris since 1937, Balenciaga is renowned for its conceptual ready-to-wear collections, as well as its iconic leather goods, shoes, and accessories. Part of the Kering Group since 2001, Balenciaga continues to be a major influence in the fashion world under the artistic direction of Demna.

1. Coordinate product launches with the studio and provide technical proposals to translate creative vision into products.
2. Conduct material research with manufacturers, manage information requests, material orders, lab dips, and dye follow-ups, ensuring adherence to deadlines, pricing, and development costs.
3. Communicate effectively with manufacturers to ensure understanding and feasibility of designs.
4. Proactively monitor the development of models, treatments, and prints with manufacturers, ensuring adherence to development schedules and raising alerts as necessary.
5. Ensure product compliance and manage rework for conformity and special orders.
6. Maintain clear communication with the studio throughout the development process and coordinate with other departments (workshop, fabrics, supplies, merchandising).
7. Provide precise handover to the standardization team and manage hybrid pieces with other product categories.
8. Update PLM with model references, materials, nomenclatures, reception dates, prices, and non-conformity comments.
9. Daily update of development tracking tools and monitor budget estimates and actuals, including invoice control.

1. 5 to 8 years of experience in product development.
2. Technical knowledge of products is essential.

1. Autonomous with a positive mindset, organized, and enjoys teamwork.
2. Bilingual in English with technical vocabulary proficiency.
3. Experience with PLM software.

Balenciaga is committed to fostering professional development within the Maison and the Kering Group. The company encourages managers to build high-performing teams focused on excellence and supports employees in realizing their potential in a stimulating and fulfilling work environment. Balenciaga values diversity in all its forms and is dedicated to equal opportunity, welcoming all applications based on skills and brand values.