Balenciaga Senior RTW Collection Merchandiser
- Location
- Seniority
- Senior
- Department
- Merchandising, Buying & Planning
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- Apr 30, 2026
About Balenciaga
Balenciaga is a Paris‑based maison renowned for its boundary‑pushing approach to couture and ready‑to‑wear. Part of the Kering group, the House blends progressive creative direction with rigorous craftsmanship and commercial ambition, operating in a fast‑paced, highly collaborative luxury environment.
Balenciaga in Paris seeks a Senior RTW Collection Merchandiser to lead ready‑to‑wear collection strategy and cross‑functional development.
Role & Responsibilities
- Define and implement the RTW collection strategy informed by brand DNA, market trends and consumer insights.
- Oversee the collection plan to ensure balanced assortments across categories, price points, volumes and margins, and follow up on development progress.
- Collaborate closely with creative teams to reconcile artistic vision with commercial feasibility.
- Monitor luxury trends, customer behavior and competitor activity to identify strategic opportunities.
- Analyze past collection performance (sales, sell‑through, margins) and deliver actionable insights for future collections.
- Coordinate cross‑functional activity between development, production, retail and wholesale to meet deadlines and quality standards.
- Participate in showroom and collection presentation stages and ensure products meet target market expectations while embodying brand identity.
- Mentor and guide junior merchandising team members; support the manager in strategic collection and commercial decisions.
- Implement tools and processes to improve data analysis and decision‑making; prepare strategic reports and performance reviews post‑launch.
Qualifications
- Proven expertise in luxury/fashion merchandising with deep product sensitivity and knowledge of key market players.
- Strong quantitative and qualitative analytical capabilities with experience translating data into commercial actions.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects across different stages of development and to coordinate transversal teams.
- Excellent interpersonal skills; adaptive, responsive and able to operate in a fast‑paced environment.
- Fluent in English and French; Italian is a plus.
- Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint; experience with PLM systems is highly desirable.
Skills
Experience
Senior level experience in ready‑to‑wear merchandising within the luxury fashion sector, with a track record of managing full collection lifecycles, driving commercial performance, and leading cross‑disciplinary projects.
Education
Bachelor's degree in Fashion Merchandising, Business, Marketing or a related discipline; advanced degree or specialized training in fashion/business is a plus.
Workplace
This position is based in Paris, Île-de-France, France.
Culture
Balenciaga cultivates a creative, experimental culture anchored in high standards of craftsmanship and contemporary design. The House operates in a dynamic, collaborative setting where cross‑disciplinary dialogue and professional development are encouraged. Balenciaga also emphasises diversity and inclusion across recruitment and talent development.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
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