Celine Pattern Maker and Product Technician, VIC Special Projects
- Location
- Paris Île-de-France France
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Mid-Level
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- Sep 28, 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.
Celine seeks a Pattern Maker and Product Technician for VIC Special Projects in Paris. Manage bespoke couture production with minimum 3 years' luxury experience.
Role & Responsibilities
- Create and maintain comprehensive model documentation including photography, measurements, and technical specifications prior to order launch
- Attend design handover meetings with the collection and workshop teams to gather technical files and fit feedback
- Register customer measurements and adapt model measurements to individual client requirements upon order receipt
- Communicate with finished product manufacturers regarding technical assembly queries and pattern modifications across tailoring, leather, denim, knitwear, and jersey categories
- Verify and guarantee article conformity through precise measurement controls and visual inspections
- Update and maintain daily production tracking logs
- Monitor manufacturing progress with external suppliers
- Arrange shipment of completed articles to central warehouse
- Attend couture events in France and internationally to conduct client measurements
- Participate in client fittings and adjustments both domestically and abroad
Qualifications
- Background in fashion or technical education
- Minimum three years of experience in ready-to-wear development, production, or design studio, preferably within luxury fashion
- Proficiency with ERP systems
- Expert-level knowledge of Modaris Lectra software
- Strong client service orientation
- Ability to prioritize effectively and manage competing demands
- Agile, meticulous, dynamic, and autonomous work style with proactive initiative
- Capacity to interact effectively with diverse internal and external stakeholders
Skills
Experience
Minimum three years of professional experience in ready-to-wear development, production management, or technical design studio, ideally within a luxury fashion house.
Education
Fashion school or equivalent technical education qualification required.
Workplace
The successful candidate will be located 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
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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