Balenciaga Packaging Projects Manager
- Location
- ParisÎle-de-FranceFrance
- Employment
- Contract
- 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 Packaging Projects Manager in Paris to oversee luxury packaging development from concept to production, managing teams and suppliers with expertise in design and quality standards.
Role & Responsibilities
- Manage end-to-end packaging development projects from concept through final production validation, ensuring compliance with Maison processes and quality standards
- Design and develop primary packaging solutions (boxes, pouches, leaflets) including technical specifications, feasibility studies, and prototype reviews
- Drive retail packaging development for permanent collections, seasonal activations, and special collaborations including shopping bags, tissue paper, and branded packaging elements
- Brief and coordinate with suppliers and production teams; manage prototype development and cost analysis
- Monitor project budgets, schedules, and production timelines while tracking volumes and order management
- Act as key liaison between the Studio, Product Development, Industrialization, and Production teams for all packaging-related initiatives, including co-branding projects
- Identify and implement innovative, sustainable packaging solutions aligned with the House's environmental commitments
- Research emerging materials, technologies, and manufacturing processes; drive material substitution and continuous improvement initiatives
- Contribute to the definition and implementation of processes, tools, and best practices to streamline packaging operations
- Conduct frequent travel between Italy and Paris to support development and production activities
Qualifications
- Proven experience in project management within luxury, fashion, beauty, jewelry, or premium consumer goods
- Advanced expertise in packaging development from concept to production
- Strong knowledge of materials, manufacturing processes, and quality control standards
- Experience managing suppliers and production partners
- Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Adobe InDesign
- Fluent English; Italian is a strong advantage
- Excellent organizational and time-management abilities in a fast-paced environment
Skills
Experience
Demonstrated experience managing packaging projects within the luxury, fashion, beauty, or premium consumer goods sectors. Substantial background in guiding packaging solutions from initial design through production, with proven capability in supplier coordination and production management.
Education
Not specified; no formal education requirements mentioned in the source material.
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
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