Yves Saint Laurent Bag Patternmaker

Saint Laurent is a leading French luxury fashion house within the Kering group, recognised for its modern, couture-informed ready-to-wear, leather goods and accessories. The brand combines rigorous craftsmanship with contemporary design, operating ateliers and product development teams that collaborate closely with creative and technical departments.

1. Create and develop handbag patterns and digital models using CAD in accordance with directions from the Style Office.
2. Collaborate continuously and proactively with the Style Office and Product Development to translate design intent into producible patterns.
3. Oversee prototype production, ensuring prototypes match technical specifications and are delivered within required timelines.
4. Identify, manage and resolve technical or production issues arising during model development and prototyping.
5. Maintain accurate documentation of patterns, revisions and technical notes to support sampling and handover to production.

1. Minimum 10 years of proven experience in bag patternmaking or a closely related role within luxury leather goods.
2. Advanced proficiency with CAD systems for pattern development.
3. Deep technical knowledge of leathers, linings, hardware and handbag construction techniques.
4. Strong interpersonal and cross-functional communication skills to liaise with design and product development teams.
5. Meticulous attention to detail, organisational reliability and availability to meet sampling deadlines.
6. Working knowledge of English or French preferred.

1. CAD
2. Handbag pattern development
3. Prototyping and sample follow-up
4. Technical interpretation of design and specifications
5. Knowledge of leather types and leatherworking techniques
6. Cross-functional collaboration
7. Problem solving and quality control

At least 10 years of hands-on experience in bag patternmaking or leather goods development within a luxury fashion environment, including end-to-end prototype development and cross-functional collaboration with style and product teams.

Diploma or degree in fashion design, patternmaking, leather goods technology or equivalent vocational training; or equivalent professional experience in luxury accessories development.

Saint Laurent places a premium on sartorial excellence, artisanal craftsmanship and creative rigour. The working environment is collaborative and fast-paced, where technical mastery and attention to detail support the maison's modern, couture-inflected aesthetic.