Balenciaga Senior Graphic Designer
- Location
- Seniority
- Senior
- Department
- Creative, Design & Styling
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- Apr 17, 2026
About Balenciaga
Balenciaga is a Paris-based luxury fashion house renowned for its avant-garde silhouettes and boundary-pushing approach to design. The House operates within the Kering group and combines couture heritage with a contemporary streetwear sensibility, producing ready-to-wear, accessories and distinctive visual identities.
Balenciaga (Paris) seeks a Senior Graphic Designer to develop apparel graphics and lead concept-to-production artwork.
Role & Responsibilities
- Collaborate with the Head of Graphics and Design team to translate creative direction into cohesive graphic concepts for collections.
- Research cultural and market references to generate original, brand-aligned design proposals for apparel and accessories.
- Create, iterate and finalise high-fidelity graphics using advanced proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Adobe Photoshop.
- Design product branding elements including typography, logos, icons, illustrations and colour applications that support storytelling across product lines.
- Manage the full design workflow from concept and artwork development through technical preparation and production sign-off.
- Ensure artwork meets seasonal schedules and production specifications, maintaining exceptional attention to detail and quality control.
Qualifications
- Minimum eight years of professional graphic design experience, preferably within the fashion industry.
- Demonstrable portfolio of apparel-focused graphics and finished production artwork.
- Proven ability to deliver against seasonal deadlines while maintaining high standards of craftsmanship and accuracy.
- Strong collaborative skills and capacity to work autonomously and within cross-functional teams.
- Deep knowledge and passion for streetwear, luxury fashion and contemporary culture.
Skills
Experience
At least 8 years of progressive professional experience in graphic design with a significant portion spent creating graphics for apparel or fashion brands; demonstrated ability to lead concept-to-production projects and deliver seasonal collections.
Education
Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communication, Textile Design or equivalent professional experience.
Workplace
The successful candidate will be located in Paris, Île-de-France, France.
Culture
Balenciaga fosters a fast-paced, highly creative environment where experimentation and boundary-pushing aesthetics are valued. As part of the Kering group, the House emphasises professional development, collaboration and diversity, supporting employees to grow within the organisation.
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