Balenciaga Senior Men's Ready-to-Wear Designer

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.

Role & Responsibilities

• Conduct in-depth design research in men's tailoring aligned with creative direction briefs
• Develop and present creative proposals through vintage references, 3D models, and sketches, tracking each project from conception through completion within established deadlines
• Recommend material selections that align with creative briefs while adhering to allocated product category development budgets
• Oversee prototype and pre-collection realization, ensuring patternmakers' validation meets industrialization timelines and expected quality standards
• Launch prototypes with internal and external suppliers
• Prepare presentation panels and PDFs for fittings and manage associated administrative tasks
• Attend fittings and actively participate in product standardization processes
• Manage design team members, including junior designers, assistant designers, and interns as required
• Contribute to studio maintenance and collaborative operations

Qualifications

• Degree from a recognized fashion or design school
• Minimum 6–8 years of men's ready-to-wear design experience at an established luxury house
• Demonstrated sensitivity for product development with comprehensive knowledge of garment construction, proportions, and material properties
• Strong contemporary and fashion culture foundation
• Proven ability to translate creative vision into desirable and commercially relevant products
• Mastery of Adobe Creative Suite
• Fluent English proficiency for international contexts
• Organized, rigorous, and autonomous working approach
• Strong collaborative skills and excellent relationships with creative teams and development partners

Skills

Experience

Minimum 6–8 years of men's ready-to-wear design experience at an established luxury fashion house, with demonstrated proficiency in translating creative direction into commercially viable, technically excellent collections.

Education

Degree from a recognized fashion or design school.

Workplace

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.

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