Yves Saint Laurent Leather Goods Industrialization Specialist

Scandicci • Italy

Thursday, March 27, 2025

Founded in 1961, Yves Saint Laurent was the first fashion house to introduce the concept of luxury prêt-à-porter with the launch of the 'Rive Gauche' line in 1966, symbolizing youth and freedom. This pivotal shift modernized fashion and revolutionized the socio-cultural landscape. In 1999, Yves Saint Laurent was acquired by Kering's luxury division, and under the creative direction of Anthony Vaccarello since April 2016, it continues to be a leader in the luxury sector. Today, Saint Laurent's collections include women's and men's ready-to-wear, shoes, handbags, small leather goods, jewelry, scarves, ties, and eyewear.

1. Ensure the fine-tuning of models for production in collaboration with development and production departments to guarantee production feasibility, optimizing time and cost while adhering to the company's quality standards.
2. Conduct the industrialization of models by identifying the best production methodologies to ensure aesthetic and quality requirements.
3. Identify potential technical issues in new models and propose viable solutions.
4. Assess production timelines, costs, and feasibility.
5. Regularly create and share progress reports on activities.
6. Collect and share technical, aesthetic, and process information with the production and quality departments.
7. Review and validate initial production quality pieces.

1. Minimum of 4-5 years of experience in industrialization roles within luxury leather goods companies or direct suppliers.
2. Decade-long experience in the leather goods industry as a model maker.

1. Proficiency in CAD systems and good knowledge of Microsoft Office suite.
2. Strong problem-solving skills.
3. Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team.
4. Willingness to travel, including internationally.
5. Good command of English and/or French.

4-5 years in industrialization roles within luxury leather goods companies or direct suppliers, with 10 years in the leather goods industry as a model maker.

Saint Laurent is committed to fostering a diverse workforce, welcoming applications from all qualified candidates regardless of background. The company promotes an inclusive environment that values diversity in all its forms.

Saint Laurent, as part of the Kering Group, embraces diversity and believes it enriches the workplace. The company encourages individual and collective talent expression, fostering adaptability in a changing world. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Saint Laurent values diversity in gender, age, nationality, culture, religious beliefs, and sexual orientation.