Celine Women's Small Leather Goods Group Manager

Paris • France

Thursday, December 11, 2025

Celine, a distinguished brand within the LVMH conglomerate, is renowned for its sophisticated and timeless luxury fashion offerings. As an employer, Celine is committed to fostering an inclusive and respectful work environment where diversity is celebrated, and all employees are supported and valued. The brand is dedicated to providing equal opportunities for all candidates, regardless of gender, disability, origin, religious beliefs, or sexual orientation.

1. Manage the Women's Small Leather Goods (SLG) team to ensure timely delivery of collections.
2. Establish the collection's timeline and define key merchandising milestones.
3. Organize the workload of the team and communicate effectively with product managers and the Italian workshop.
4. Provide regular updates to the Women's Leather Goods Collection Manager.
5. Develop SLG briefs and collection frameworks based on qualitative and quantitative analyses.
6. Plan the appropriate size and structure for each collection, defining target prices and margins.
7. Balance carryover products with seasonal novelties and monitor competitor activities.
8. Collaborate closely with studio and development teams in Italy to oversee collection development.
9. Control collection size and material needs, managing prototype and sample launches within budget.
10. Identify risks during prototyping and sampling phases and lead technical meetings to ensure production readiness.
11. Update tools for collection tracking, including summaries, collection plans, product lists, and price lists.
12. Control costs throughout development, setting target prices and working towards margin goals.
13. Collaborate with the legal team to finalize new product names and address intellectual property issues.
14. Organize the preparation for the buying session, coordinating with Visual Merchandising teams for showroom setup.
15. Develop sales presentations and present the collection to central Retail and Wholesale teams.
16. Ensure all necessary documents are ready for the showroom, including model lists and SKU lists.
17. Verify product information in the PLM system and communicate updates to Retail and Wholesale teams.
18. Analyze SLG performance qualitatively and quantitatively, conducting sell-in and sell-out analyses.
19. Gather regular feedback from central and regional Retail and Wholesale teams and conduct store visits.
20. Contribute to 360 activities by providing product content to marketing and press teams.
21. Ensure accurate product descriptions on the website before collection launch and collaborate on product training.

1. Minimum 5 years of experience in Merchandising/Product Development (Leather Goods)

1. Strong product sensibility
2. Rigorous and autonomous work ethic
3. Ability to prioritize and adapt quickly to changes
4. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
5. Advanced analytical and presentation capabilities
6. Team-oriented mindset
7. Proficiency in MS Office applications, advanced Excel skills
8. Fluency in professional English
9. Proficiency in Italian is advantageous

A minimum of 5 years in merchandising or product development within the leather goods sector is required.

Business school or university degree

Celine offers a supportive work environment that values diversity and inclusion, providing equal opportunities for career advancement and personal growth.

Celine prides itself on cultivating a workplace culture that emphasizes mutual respect, inclusivity, and the celebration of diversity. Employees are encouraged to express their unique talents and perspectives, contributing to a dynamic and innovative team environment.