Yves Saint Laurent Product Development Manager - Ready-to-Wear

Paris • France

Thursday, April 10, 2025

Founded in 1961, Yves Saint Laurent revolutionized the fashion industry by introducing the luxury ready-to-wear line 'Rive Gauche' in 1966, symbolizing youth and freedom. Acquired by Kering's luxury division in 1999, the brand continues to thrive under the creative leadership of Anthony Vaccarello since 2016, maintaining its prestigious position in the luxury sector. Saint Laurent's offerings include women's and men's ready-to-wear, footwear, handbags, small leather goods, jewelry, scarves, ties, and eyewear.

1. Oversee the development of ready-to-wear products from sketches to collections, ensuring seamless collaboration with associated departments.
2. Coordinate with Studio/Atelier teams to manage stock levels, initiate trials, prototypes, press samples, and VIP prototypes.
3. Liaise with subcontractors to ensure project timelines and deliverables are met.
4. Manage delivery schedules and oversee the reception process in alignment with collection timelines.
5. Facilitate collection fittings from initial sketches to showroom presentations.
6. Coordinate with the production department from initial fittings to final adjustments during the collection phase.
7. Create and update collection materials, including technical sheets and collection plans, ensuring accurate information dissemination to relevant teams.
8. Administer collection development processes, including coding, invoice tracking, and budget management.
9. Provide detailed collection explanations during merchandising briefs.

1. Advanced degree from a fashion or textile school.
2. Proven experience in product development within the ready-to-wear sector, with a comprehensive understanding of collection lifecycle, studio operations, subcontractor management, and material components.

1. Strong organizational skills to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
2. High adaptability and energy to thrive in a dynamic environment.
3. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Word and Excel, with knowledge of PLM systems.
4. Fluency in Italian and English.

A solid initial professional experience in product development for ready-to-wear fashion, demonstrating a thorough understanding of the collection development lifecycle.

Advanced degree in Fashion or Textile Design.

Saint Laurent offers a diverse and inclusive workplace, encouraging the expression of individual talents and fostering adaptability in a changing world.

Saint Laurent is committed to fostering a diverse workforce, embracing differences in gender, age, nationality, culture, religious beliefs, and sexual orientation. This inclusive environment enhances individual and collective talent expression, contributing to the brand's adaptability and success in a dynamic global landscape.