Louis Vuitton Leather Development Engineer

Paris • France

Thursday, July 24, 2025

Louis Vuitton, a prestigious entity within the LVMH conglomerate, has been an emblem of luxury and innovation since 1854. The brand is renowned for its dedication to excellence, seamlessly blending tradition with modernity. As an employer, Louis Vuitton offers a unique journey filled with creativity and ambition, where employees play a pivotal role in the brand's continuous growth and success.

1. Lead the development of leather materials with suppliers, ensuring alignment with project objectives such as style, quality, cost, and timelines.
2. Collaborate with creative teams to ensure industrial feasibility of initial prototypes.
3. Formalize industrial specifications for suppliers and assist project buyers in selecting supplier panels.
4. Industrialize leather collections in partnership with suppliers, validating design and manufacturing processes.
5. Approve leathers through laboratory testing, process validation, control audits, and aesthetic criteria assessments.
6. Ensure leather assembly in collaboration with the finished goods manufacturing site.
7. Propose optimizations throughout the industrialization process to enhance material design and simplify processes.
8. Manage innovation projects related to materials, including design, materials, and manufacturing processes.

1. Bachelor's degree or higher in Engineering or related field.
2. Minimum of 8 years' experience in development or industrialization roles.

1. Strong project management skills.
2. Excellent interpersonal and communication abilities.
3. Proficiency in French and English; Italian is a plus.
4. Rigorous, organized, and autonomous work ethic.
5. Ability to understand market and product dynamics.
6. Teamwork and networking capabilities.
7. Analytical and decision-making skills.

A minimum of 8 years in development or industrialization roles, with proven project management expertise and strong collaborative skills with designers and industrial teams.

Bachelor's degree or higher in Engineering or related field.

Opportunity to work in a dynamic and stimulating environment with potential for skill development and career advancement.

Louis Vuitton fosters a dynamic and stimulating workplace culture that encourages innovation and collaboration. Employees are immersed in an environment that values tradition and modernity, working alongside international designers to bring creative visions to life. The company supports personal growth and career development, offering opportunities to expand one's skills and advance within the luxury fashion industry.