Balenciaga Cutter
- Location
- ParisÎle-de-FranceFrance
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Mid-Level
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- Sep 17, 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.
Balenciaga seeks a skilled Cutter (M/F) for its Paris production facilities to oversee cutting operations across five workshops, ensuring precision and quality in luxury garment production.
Role & Responsibilities
- Prepare fabrics prior to cutting operations, including unrolling, flattening, and interlining; perform decatizing as required
- Execute cutting operations across diverse fabric types including fluid materials, leather, embroidery, pleated, technical, and wool fabrics
- Respect pattern markings, grain line, and fabric direction during cutting; consider motif placement for pattern matching and optimize layout to minimize waste
- Conduct quality control by identifying and reporting anomalies on fabrics or cut pieces; verify compliance of cut pieces with specifications
- Control assembly markers and markings; calculate yardage as needed
- Sort, count, and label cut pieces; prepare production batches for distribution across multiple workshops
- Perform thermal testing as required; maintain organized storage of materials and components
- Facilitate information flow and coordination between workshop teams
Qualifications
- Technical expertise in textile knowledge, including grain line, elasticity, and pattern direction
- Demonstrated autonomy, rigor, and strong organizational abilities
- Strict adherence to safety regulations, quality standards, and internal procedures
Skills
Experience
Proven experience in cutting operations within a manufacturing or artisanal production environment, with demonstrated mastery of manual cutting techniques across varied fabric types and construction methods.
Education
Technical training or vocational qualification in tailoring, garment construction, or textile production preferred.
Workplace
This position is based 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
Cerulean is the definitive career portal for the global luxury industry. We match exceptional professionals with exclusive opportunities at the world's most prestigious brands. From haute couture and fine watchmaking to prestige beauty, hospitality, and boutique retail, Cerulean centralises luxury employment to help you find the career for which you were destined.
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