Louis Vuitton Leather Development Engineer

Paris • France

Wednesday, February 4, 2026

Louis Vuitton, a distinguished name in the luxury fashion industry for over 150 years, is part of the LVMH conglomerate, renowned for its commitment to excellence and innovation. As an employer, Louis Vuitton offers a dynamic and stimulating environment where creativity and craftsmanship are at the forefront of its operations.

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

1. Bachelor's degree equivalent to Bac+5 in engineering or related field.
2. Minimum of 8 years of experience in development and industrialization roles.

1. Strong project management skills.
2. Excellent interpersonal and collaborative 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. Effective decision-making and analytical skills.

At least 8 years of experience in development and industrialization within the luxury fashion industry.

Bachelor's degree equivalent to Bac+5 in engineering or related field.

Opportunity to work in a dynamic and stimulating environment with international designers and stylists, contributing to the creation of luxury leather goods collections.

The workplace culture at Louis Vuitton is characterized by a passion for innovation and excellence, with a focus on teamwork and collaboration. Employees are encouraged to develop their skills and grow within the company, contributing to the creation of iconic luxury products.