Berluti Assistant Collection Merchandiser

About Berluti

Founded in Paris in 1895 by Alessandro Berluti, Berluti is a storied maison renowned for bespoke shoemaking, exceptional leather goods, and a distinctive art of patina. As an employer, the House offers a rare environment where heritage craftsmanship meets contemporary masculine elegance, encouraging artisans, retail talents, designers, and corporate teams to uphold exacting standards while contributing to creative evolution. Part of LVMH, Berluti combines the intimacy of a specialist luxury atelier with the opportunities of a global group, valuing savoir-faire, client excellence, cultural curiosity, and long-term career development in service of objects made with soul, precision, and character.

Role & Responsibilities

• Assist in the elaboration of collection briefs, including presentation of key metrics, competitive benchmarking of trends, products and pricing, and product strategy recommendations structured by category
• Track collection development phases with Studio and Development teams—prototypes, Fabric to Sketch, and editing—to ensure brief compliance and Design to Cost approach
• Prepare collection documentation including buying plans, model sheets, and PIM system entries for product information management
• Monitor and coordinate prototype and sample loans across internal departments; support photoshoot coordination
• Verify product codifications within the internal 'bbop' system in coordination with the Development team; reprocess IT extracts into SAP format and maintain daily coding updates during showroom periods
• Conduct competitive pricing benchmarking and support the definition of retail price targets and margin frameworks
• Prepare showroom logistics and collection presentations; develop sales support tools and commercial briefing notes
• Create collection books detailing product features, client benefits, and cross-sell opportunities; present training materials and lead product information completion in PIM
• Prepare seasonal activity reports and conduct ad hoc benchmarking analyses as required
• Coordinate cross-functional requests for prototypes and samples from marketing, wholesale, training, and e-commerce functions

Qualifications

• Business school graduate or equivalent with specialization in fashion school or fashion business programme
• Strong affinity for the luxury and masculine fashion universe
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, particularly Excel and PowerPoint
• Fluent English required
• First-hand experience in fashion merchandising or collection planning (minimum 6 months)

Skills

Experience

Minimum 6 months of prior experience in fashion merchandising, collection planning, or product development within a luxury environment.

Education

Business school graduate or equivalent qualification, ideally with specialization in fashion school or fashion business programme.

Workplace

Benefits

Berluti provides tailored support mechanisms for employees with recognized disability status (RQTH). The company is certified Happy Trainees for 2026 and commits to fostering a stimulating and fulfilling work environment. New hires receive comprehensive induction training on Berluti's heritage, values, and product portfolio.

Culture

Berluti fosters a workplace culture rooted in exceptional craftsmanship, Parisian elegance, and a deep respect for artisanal know-how, where employees contribute to a house renowned for bespoke shoes, patinas, and refined menswear. As an employer, Berluti values precision, creativity, and client-centric excellence, offering an environment where tradition and innovation meet in the pursuit of timeless luxury.

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