Yves Saint Laurent Collection Coordinator

Paris • France

Tuesday, May 6, 2025

Saint Laurent, a prestigious name in the fashion industry, was founded in 1961 and became a trailblazer by introducing luxury ready-to-wear with its 'Rive Gauche' line in 1966. This innovation marked a pivotal moment in fashion history, reshaping the socio-cultural landscape. Acquired by Kering's luxury division in 1999, Saint Laurent continues to thrive under the creative direction of Anthony Vaccarello since 2016, offering a wide range of luxury products including women's and men's ready-to-wear, shoes, bags, small leather goods, jewelry, scarves, ties, and eyewear.

1. Centralize, manage, and disseminate information across departments such as atelier, technical office, studio, development, and external manufacturers.
2. Ensure clear and regular communication among stakeholders throughout the collection development process.
3. Update shared working documents including delivery schedules, model tracking, sample follow-ups, collection plans, and order management tools.
4. Ensure adherence to development and production timelines by organizing relevant meetings for sketch submissions, fabric and component developments, and fittings.
5. Coordinate sampling, fittings, and alterations, ensuring seamless interaction between teams, and manage packaging and storage of pieces.
6. Administer collection entry in PLM, ensuring data accuracy regarding launch dates, fabric delivery, and pricing consistency.
7. Oversee the supply chain process, ensuring material availability and coordinating prototype integration into the collection.
8. Organize pre-show activities such as ordering racks, hangers, managing transportation, and overseeing alterations and model deposits.
9. Post-show, restore the collection, prepare and track pieces for showroom sessions, and coordinate collection handovers with merchandising teams.
10. Collaborate with relevant teams to archive show models at the end of each season.
11. Occasionally support VIP projects and special orders.

1. Academic background or relevant professional experience in Fashion, Textiles, or Merchandising.
2. Strong technical knowledge of garment construction and collection development within the luxury fashion sector.

1. Advanced team and project coordination skills with strong organizational, precision, and multitasking abilities.
2. Proactive and solution-oriented with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
3. Excellent communication skills and ability to work with diverse profiles.
4. Proficiency in Microsoft Office; PLM knowledge is advantageous.
5. Proficiency in English (spoken and written).

Experience in fashion, textiles, or merchandising with a focus on luxury fashion collection development.

Relevant academic background in Fashion, Textiles, or Merchandising.

Saint Laurent offers a dynamic work environment with opportunities for professional growth and development within the luxury fashion industry.

Saint Laurent is committed to fostering a diverse workforce, embracing differences in gender, age, nationality, culture, religious beliefs, and sexual orientation. This diversity enriches the workplace, allowing individuals to express their talents and enhancing the company's adaptability in a changing world.