Celine Collection Development Specialist
- Location
- ParisÎle-de-FranceFrance
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Mid-Level
- Department
- Merchandising, Buying & Planning
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- Sep 14, 2026
About Celine
Founded in Paris in 1945 by Céline Vipiana, Celine is a storied French luxury house renowned for its modernist elegance, exacting craftsmanship, and quietly powerful vision of contemporary style. As part of LVMH, the Maison offers employees the opportunity to contribute to a global brand while remaining rooted in Parisian heritage, artisanal excellence, and creative discipline. Celine seeks individuals who combine cultural sensitivity, precision, and entrepreneurial spirit across design, merchandising, retail, operations, and corporate functions. The house fosters an environment where talent is expected to uphold exceptional standards, shape refined client experiences, and participate in the continuing evolution of a distinctive luxury identity.
Collection Coordinator (Ready-to-Wear) at Celine, Paris. Hybrid role coordinating development, production, and cross-functional teams.
Role & Responsibilities
- Create and manage codes necessary for model development and track development status across all phases
- Update collection tracking documents and PLM systems daily with current model evolution and workshop shapes
- Coordinate and schedule fittings and various development stages; anticipate planning needs across departments
- Record and maintain fabric-to-sketch information and material requirements in all systems
- Monitor material needs, identify potential shortages or blocking issues, and alert relevant stakeholders
- Prepare and consolidate information necessary for each development stage and validation meetings
- Take notes during sessions with the Artistic Director and Studio teams; formalize and transmit decisions and information
- Track and coordinate prototype and sample movements between departments
- Manage and monitor alterations identified during show preparation; track looks and prepare exit lists
- Prepare models for presentation and showroom requirements; track and address conformity issues
- Centralize requests from Collection Merchandising teams and liaise with developers
- Prepare reference pieces for industrialization meetings and various validation stages
- Facilitate communication between design, development, and production teams; ensure smooth information transmission for industrialization
- Contribute to standardization and compliance of models before production launch
Qualifications
- Minimum 3 years of professional experience in Development or Coordination within ready-to-wear
- Strong technical vocabulary and comprehensive knowledge of garment construction terminology
- Exceptional organizational and attention-to-detail capabilities
- Proven ability to work effectively in demanding, fast-paced environments
- Fluent French language proficiency
Skills
Experience
Minimum 3 years of professional experience in Development or Coordination on ready-to-wear collections, with demonstrated expertise in managing model development cycles and cross-departmental communication.
Education
Not specified in source; secondary or tertiary-level education in fashion, textiles, or related field is typical for this role.
Workplace
The role is situated in Paris, Île-de-France, France.
Culture
Celine cultivates a refined, exacting workplace where creativity, discipline, and a deep respect for Parisian elegance shape every decision. As an employer, it values craftsmanship, cultural awareness, and strong individual ownership, offering teams an environment that is both demanding and inspiring within the world of luxury fashion.
About Cerulean
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Frequently Asked Questions
The luxury industry is characterised by a diverse and nuanced nomenclature. Esteemed houses frequently employ proprietary terminology, and even within a single organisation like Celine, titles may vary across global markets to reflect local conventions. To ensure absolute clarity, Cerulean assigns a standardised, industry-coherent canonical title to every listing. However, it is worth noting that this role is functionally synonymous with «Collection Coordinator», «Ready-to-Wear Coordinator», «Production Liaison Specialist», «Development Support Manager», and other variations. Our sophisticated search architecture anticipates these variations, ensuring that inquiries using related terms will seamlessly yield the exact roles you desire.