Yves Saint Laurent Senior Leatherwear Designer

Paris • France

Tuesday, October 21, 2025

Saint Laurent, a prestigious name in luxury fashion, was founded in 1961 and is renowned for pioneering the concept of luxury ready-to-wear with its 'Rive Gauche' line in 1966. This innovation marked a significant shift in the fashion industry, influencing socio-cultural landscapes worldwide. Since its acquisition by the Kering Group's luxury division in 1999, and under the creative direction of Anthony Vaccarello since 2016, Saint Laurent continues to lead the luxury fashion sector with its exquisite collections, including women's and men's ready-to-wear, footwear, handbags, small leather goods, jewelry, scarves, ties, and eyewear.

1. Design and develop leather clothing collections, including jackets, trousers, and dresses, in alignment with the brand's aesthetic.
2. Create moodboards, sketches, technical sheets, and presentation dossiers.
3. Collaborate closely with developers and factories to ensure technical feasibility and timely delivery.
4. Participate in material, finish, and color selection in collaboration with suppliers.
5. Contribute to fittings and adjustments of prototypes.
6. Ensure the quality and stylistic coherence of products until production.

1. Degree in fashion design from a recognized fashion school.
2. Minimum of 7 years of experience in luxury ready-to-wear design, with expertise in leather.

1. Proficiency in Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign.
2. Fluency in French and English; Italian is a plus.
3. Strong trend awareness and ability to capture emerging fashion trends.
4. Excellent organizational skills and ability to work in a dynamic environment.

A minimum of 7 years in luxury ready-to-wear design, with a focus on leather.

Degree in fashion design from a recognized fashion school.

Saint Laurent offers a dynamic and inclusive work environment, encouraging diversity in all forms, including gender, age, nationality, culture, religious beliefs, and sexual orientation.

Saint Laurent is committed to fostering a diverse workforce, believing that diversity enriches the workplace and enhances adaptability in a changing world. The company values individual and collective talent expression and is an equal opportunity employer.