Celine Senior Collection Merchandiser
- Location
- ParisÎle-de-FranceFrance
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Senior
- Department
- Merchandising, Buying & Planning
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- Aug 26, 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.
Céline seeks Senior Collection Merchandiser in Paris to lead women's ready-to-wear strategy and sales analytics in hybrid role.
Role & Responsibilities
- Lead collection development execution, ensuring coverage of woven and natural fiber categories across seasonal collections while aligning with studio creative direction and brand strategy
- Define collection frameworks based on market requirements and anticipated retail/wholesale purchasing budgets, coordinating with studio and brand strategy teams
- Identify and pre-purchase seasonal fabrics, analyze volumes and lead times to secure efficient product launches and execute quarterly reviews of standard quantities
- Contribute to budget development and strategic planning processes with cross-functional teams
- Monitor production execution, coordinate reorders with retail operations, manufacturing, and supply chain partners
- Conduct sell-in and sell-out performance analysis by category, develop ad-hoc market studies to inform future collection strategy
- Provide product feedback and market intelligence from showrooms and retail channels to Product Development and studio teams
- Establish pricing positioning strategy for product lines in partnership with Product Development teams
- Maintain competitive intelligence and monitor competitor offerings through ongoing market surveillance
- Execute in-depth competitive analysis on strategic topics
Qualifications
- University degree (Bac+5) or equivalent from a business school or higher education institution
- Minimum 8 years of experience in collection merchandising
- Demonstrated analytical capabilities and strong attention to detail and organizational discipline
- Autonomous working style with high capacity for innovation and agility
- Deep understanding of fashion and developed product sense
- Fluent English proficiency
Skills
Experience
Minimum 8 years of proven experience in collection merchandising, with demonstrated success managing seasonal collections and product lines in a luxury fashion environment.
Education
University degree (Bac+5) or equivalent from an accredited business school or higher education institution.
Workplace
This position is based 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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