- Location
- Paris Île-de-France France
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Junior
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- Oct 9, 2026
About Balenciaga
Founded by Cristóbal Balenciaga in 1917 and part of Kering, Balenciaga is one of fashion’s most influential houses, renowned for architectural cut, uncompromising craft, and a continual redefinition of modern luxury. As an employer, the House offers a demanding yet inspiring environment where heritage ateliers, bold creative vision, and global business expertise meet. Teams across design, product development, merchandising, retail, client engagement, communications, and corporate functions are encouraged to combine precision with experimentation, agility with excellence. Balenciaga seeks individuals who are culturally aware, rigorous, collaborative, and ready to contribute to a maison that shapes the conversation of contemporary fashion while respecting the discipline of couture.
The Couture Product Development Coordinator manages collection development from creation through final delivery, coordinating prototypes, embroidery and finishing, fittings, suppliers, schedules, budgets and client orders. The role requires 3–5 years of product development experience and higher education in fashion, product development or project management.
Role & Responsibilities
- Develop, launch and track prototypes across all product categories, from sketches through delivery of the final pieces.
- Coordinate development stages with the Studio, fabric and trims purchasing teams, internal workshops, external manufacturers and service providers.
- Lead the development, launch and tracking of embroidery, ornamentation and finishing in collaboration with the Embroidery team.
- Participate in collection fittings, take notes and communicate alterations to the relevant teams.
- Create and update collection-tracking materials and ensure their accuracy, including model coding in the PLM system, bills of materials, boards, tracking sheets and databases.
- Manage requirements and exchanges with subcontractors, including the dispatch and receipt of fabrics, trims and prototypes.
- Track deliveries against the collection calendar and manage development schedules for assigned models.
- Inspect prototypes upon receipt in collaboration with the workshops.
- Coordinate the development, launch and tracking of Couture client orders.
- Ensure clear communication and effective collaboration among project stakeholders.
- Handle development-related administration, including invoice management, budget tracking and anticipating potential overruns.
- Collect and consolidate pricing information during collection presentations and ensure the accuracy of data entered into systems to support final price calculations.
Qualifications
- Higher education in fashion, product development or project management.
- Recognized for rigor, strong organizational skills and the ability to manage several projects simultaneously.
- Responsive and solutions-oriented, with the ability to anticipate risks and manage priorities under tight deadlines.
- Excellent interpersonal skills, diplomacy and the ability to engage with a range of stakeholders.
- Comfortable in a dynamic environment and able to withstand stress.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
- Knowledge of a PLM tool is a strong asset.
- Fluent English; Italian is an advantage.
Skills
Experience
3–5 years in product development, ideally within a luxury house or a demanding environment.
Education
Higher education in fashion, product development or project management.
Workplace
The role is situated in Paris, Île-de-France, France.
Culture
Balenciaga fosters a bold, forward-thinking workplace where creativity, experimentation, and cultural awareness drive the evolution of contemporary luxury. As an employer, the House encourages collaboration across disciplines, empowering teams to challenge convention while upholding exceptional standards of craftsmanship, precision, and brand integrity.
About Cerulean
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Frequently Asked Questions
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