Celine Senior Collection Merchandiser, Women's Ready-to-Wear
- Location
- ParisÎle-de-FranceFrance
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Senior
- Department
- Merchandising, Buying & Planning
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- Aug 24, 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 Senior Collection Merchandiser Women's Ready-to-Wear vacancy in Paris. Lead product strategy and collection planning for luxury fashion brand.
Role & Responsibilities
- Lead collection development oversight and ensure adequate coverage of woven and knit fabric assortments
- Define collection frameworks aligned with retail and wholesale purchasing budgets, studio direction, and house strategy
- Identify and pre-purchase seasonal fabrics; analyze volumes and delivery timelines to optimize product launches and conduct quarterly reviews of standard quantities
- Participate in budget preparation and strategic planning initiatives
- Coordinate production follow-up and restock coordination across retail, manufacturing, and supply chain functions
- Conduct sell-in and sell-out performance analyses; deliver ad-hoc market studies to inform future collection strategy
- Provide market feedback and showroom insights to Product Development and Studio teams
- Develop and maintain pricing strategy recommendations in collaboration with Product Development
- Monitor competitive landscape and analyze competitor offerings
- Conduct in-depth competitive analyses on specific strategic topics
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree +5 (Université, Grande École de Commerce, or equivalent)
- Minimum 8 years of experience in collection merchandising
- Strong analytical capabilities and meticulous organizational discipline
- Demonstrated autonomy with high capacity for innovation and agility
- Sensitivity to fashion aesthetics and developed product sense
- Proficiency in English
Skills
Experience
Minimum 8 years of collection merchandising experience, ideally within luxury fashion or premium ready-to-wear environments.
Education
Bachelor's degree +5 years from a university or leading business school (Grande École de Commerce), or equivalent qualification.
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
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