Berluti Metal Accessories Specialist

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

• Research and develop metal accessory prototypes in response to style and development office briefs
• Assign new component developments to external suppliers and manage project timelines and sample delivery
• Define production methodologies, materials, finishes, and cost parameters for new accessories
• Industrialize production accessories by establishing manufacturing processes, validating industrial prototypes, and defining qualitative parameters and critical controls
• Prepare comprehensive CDC (Cahier Des Charges) technical specifications sheets
• Create production master documentation for internal and supplier quality teams
• Train quality control personnel on criticality assessment and production controls
• Conduct continuous research into emerging production techniques and material innovations applicable to fashion accessories

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent advanced technical diploma with mechanical specialization
• Minimum 5 years of professional experience as a Metal Accessories Specialist or in closely related technical roles
• Expert knowledge of materials, production processes, and manufacturing techniques for metal accessories in the fashion industry
• Proficiency in reading and interpreting 3D CAD drawings
• Fluent English (written and spoken)
• Strong ability to manage multiple stakeholders including internal departments, external partners, and parent company liaisons
• Demonstrated excellence in team-based collaboration and project coordination

Skills

Experience

Minimum 5 years of professional experience as a Metal Accessories Specialist or in an equivalent technical development role within the fashion accessories, leather goods, or footwear manufacturing sectors. Demonstrated expertise in leading research and development initiatives, managing supplier relationships, and transitioning designs from prototype to mass production.

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent higher technical diploma with mechanical focus required.

Workplace

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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