Givenchy Director of Women's Ready-to-Wear Product Development

Paris • France

Saturday, November 1, 2025

Givenchy, a prestigious luxury fashion house, is part of the esteemed LVMH group, which encompasses 75 luxury brands renowned for their excellence. As an employer, Givenchy is committed to nurturing and developing its talent, offering a robust HR culture that supports career growth within the Maison and across the LVMH group. The brand is dedicated to fostering an inclusive environment that values diversity, ensuring all employees feel respected, developed, and heard.

1. Oversee the execution of the company's strategic vision as communicated by the Industrial and Development Direction.
2. Lead the launch of prototypes and samples in collaboration with workshops and manufacturers across all product categories.
3. Conduct fittings with the Design Direction and communicate outcomes to relevant teams.
4. Ensure comprehensive preparation of technical dossiers, including materials, metal parts, and measurements, through to industrialization.
5. Anticipate and resolve product-related issues throughout development phases, from creation to finalization.
6. Collaborate with production teams to maintain high standards of creativity and quality from prototype to store delivery.
7. Monitor material order planning with the dedicated service and studio.
8. Define retro-planning with Merchandising and Design teams to meet collection delivery deadlines.
9. Ensure adherence to timelines and budgets, raising alerts when necessary.
10. Maintain updated PLM, BOM, pricing, and traceability data, including CSR topics.
11. Guarantee product category margin objectives.
12. Identify and propose process improvement opportunities, implementing approved actions.
13. Support organizational change and transformation phases.
14. Develop team competencies and manage succession planning.
15. Guide teams in understanding industry challenges, competitor offerings, and market trends.

1. Advanced degree in a relevant field
2. Minimum of 15 years of successful experience in a similar role

1. Strong product sensitivity with a passion for luxury and fashion
2. Proficiency in Tailoring and Flou categories
3. Fluent in Italian
4. Mastery of common and industry-specific software, particularly PLM Centrix

A minimum of 10 years of experience in a similar role within the luxury fashion industry is required.

Advanced degree in a relevant field

Givenchy offers a supportive environment for career development and professional growth, with a focus on skill enhancement and regular professional development discussions. The company is committed to Corporate Social Responsibility, aiming to enhance positive environmental and social impacts.

Givenchy promotes a culture of mutual respect and inclusivity, welcoming diversity and ensuring that all employees feel included, developed, and heard. As part of the LVMH group, the company supports career advancement and professional growth within a robust HR framework.