Loro Piana Product Development Specialist

Loro Piana, a distinguished name in the luxury fashion sector, is renowned for its exquisite craftsmanship and unparalleled quality in textiles and ready-to-wear collections. As part of the esteemed LVMH Group, Loro Piana benefits from the expansive resources and global influence of one of the world's leading luxury conglomerates, offering employees a unique opportunity to thrive in a prestigious and innovative environment.

1. Collaborate with the Product Manager to understand and execute stylistic designs, organizing related activities.
2. Coordinate with suppliers for prototype production, ensuring adherence to planning, timing, and quality standards.
3. Initiate prototypes and canvases with the assistance of the product room team.
4. Support cost negotiation and verify cost sheets.
5. Guide the compilation of bills of materials in collaboration with the product room team.
6. Ensure style boards and files are consistently updated with necessary changes.
7. Participate in fittings to finalize canvases and prototypes.
8. Manage the launch of sample books and oversee sample returns with the product room team's support.
9. Work with styling to define accessory pairings, including buttons, drawstrings, leather, and metallics.
10. Collaborate with product and style teams to review pattern books and line sheets.
11. Inspect and control sample garments for matching, fit, and raw material yield, implementing changes as needed.
12. Verify collection color matches for production bills of materials.
13. Engage in fit and shedding tests in collaboration with the technical department.
14. Initiate pre-production samples with support from the product room team.
15. Communicate production alterations to the merchandising department.

1. Minimum 3 years of experience in the fashion industry.

1. Professional proficiency in Microsoft Office, ProJ, PLM, and/or SAP.
2. Fluency in Italian and English, both written and spoken.
3. Strong result orientation and customer focus.
4. Integrity and reliability.
5. Excellent interpersonal skills.
6. Willingness to travel within Italy for business purposes.

Minimum 3 years of experience in the fashion industry is required.

The role offers a hybrid working mode, combining the flexibility of remote work with the collaborative benefits of in-office presence.

Loro Piana fosters a culture of excellence, innovation, and dedication to quality. Employees are encouraged to cultivate their skills and contribute to the brand's legacy of luxury and refinement. The workplace environment is collaborative, with a strong emphasis on integrity and customer focus.