Moynat Leather Goods Patternmaker & Prototypist

Moynat is a Parisian luxury leather goods Maison celebrated for its artisanal trunk-making tradition and refined savoir‑faire. The house cultivates meticulous handcraftsmanship and design-led product development within an atelier environment that serves both heritage collections and contemporary accessories.

1. Report to the Workshop Manager and collaborate closely with stylists and the development team to realize new collections.
2. Interpret technical sketches and development requests, propose constructive assembly solutions aligned with industrialisation objectives, and produce prototypes for leather goods, small leather goods and accessories.
3. Draft templates and patterns (gabarits, patronages) and produce comprehensive technical dossiers including plans and manufacturing sequences.
4. Define and formalise the manufacturing operations (gamme opératoire) for each product.
5. Operate and contribute to the upkeep of atelier equipment: Refendeuse, Pareuse, flat and cylinder sewing machines (machine à coudre plate et canon), gluing booth (cabine d'encollage) and marking machine (machine à marquer).
6. Participate in collective atelier initiatives such as training, tutoring, technical watch, inventories and demonstrations of technique.

1. Vocational training in leather goods (maroquinerie) or equivalent professional formation.
2. Minimum 5 years' hands‑on experience in patternmaking and prototyping within leather goods.
3. Demonstrated autonomy, rigor and the ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary teams.
4. Proactive problem‑solving aptitude and adaptability in a fast‑paced atelier context.
5. Proficiency with MOZART software, Microsoft Office and Adobe applications.

1. MOZART
2. Microsoft Office
3. Adobe
4. Refendeuse
5. Pareuse
6. Machine à coudre plate et canon
7. Cabine d'encollage
8. Machine à marquer

Minimum 5 years of experience in modélisme and prototyping specifically within leather goods/maroquinerie, acquired in an atelier or product development setting.

Diploma or professional qualification in maroquinerie/leather goods, or equivalent vocational training; significant demonstrable atelier experience accepted in lieu of formal qualification.

The Maison emphasises artisanal excellence, discreet luxury and a transmission-oriented atelier culture. Teams operate in a collaborative, craft-focused environment where technical mastery, mentorship and attention to detail are highly valued.