- Location
- Paris Île-de-France France
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Director
- Department
- Merchandising, Buying & Planning
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- Oct 20, 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 is recruiting a Retail Merchandising Director for Women's Leather Goods on a permanent, full-time basis in Paris. Reporting to the LG Director, the role defines global retail merchandising strategy, leads assortment and performance across regions, and develops the team.
Role & Responsibilities
- Define and drive the worldwide retail merchandising strategy for Women's Leather Goods, in line with CELINE's brand vision and business objectives.
- Partner with Collection Merchandising and cross-functional teams to shape a relevant, desirable and high-performing product offer.
- Monitor category performance across regions, sub-categories and key product lines, identifying risks and opportunities.
- Lead assortment recommendations and support regional adaptation while ensuring global consistency.
- Consolidate market feedback and client insights to refine product priorities and improve category relevance worldwide.
- Work with Regions, Supply Chain, Visual Merchandising, Marketing and Retail teams to support launches, product visibility and business performance.
- Drive action plans to optimize sell-through, assortment productivity and stock quality.
- Communicate category priorities and performance insights to key stakeholders.
- Lead and develop the team, fostering collaboration, accountability and analytical rigor.
Qualifications
- Strong experience in an international and central role, with exposure to multiple markets.
- Solid understanding of assortment strategy, product performance and retail dynamics.
- Strong analytical and business acumen.
- Strong product sensitivity and understanding of the luxury client.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Leadership experience with the ability to influence across functions.
- Agile, organized and results-oriented.
- Fluent in English.
Skills
Experience
At least 10 years; ideally 15 years in retail merchandising, preferably in luxury, fashion or leather goods.
Workplace
This position is based in Paris, Île-de-France, France.
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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
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