Celine Senior Small Leather Goods Product Manager
- Location
- ParisÎle-de-FranceFrance
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Manager
- Department
- Merchandising, Buying & Planning
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- Sep 21, 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, Paris: Senior Small Leather Goods Product Manager overseeing four annual collections and a product team.
Role & Responsibilities
- Manage the women's SLG product team and ensure timely delivery of all four annual collections
- Establish collection retroplanning and define key merchandising milestones
- Organize and communicate team workload and priorities to product managers and Italian manufacturing partners
- Provide regular updates to the Collection Director on collection progress and initiatives
- Develop SLG briefs and collection frameworks based on qualitative insights and quantitative analysis
- Plan correct collection size and structure with appropriate carryover and seasonal novelty balance
- Define target pricing and margin parameters while monitoring competitive landscape and new product launches
- Collaborate closely with studio and development teams in Italy on prototype and sample development
- Monitor collection size adherence and material sourcing requirements within approved budgets
- Identify and mitigate prototyping and sampling risks; lead technical meetings and production tracking
- Maintain collection management tools including summaries, product plans, SKU lists, and price matrices
- Implement cost control mechanisms throughout development, ensuring achievement of target margins
- Coordinate with legal teams on product nomenclature and intellectual property compliance
- Collaborate with Visual Merchandising on showroom layout and arrange sales presentations for retail and wholesale partners
- Ensure all showroom documentation is complete (product boards, SKU lists, compliance checklists)
- Control product information accuracy in PLM systems and communicate updates to retail and wholesale teams
- Conduct sell-in and sell-out analysis with Retail Merchandising; gather regular feedback from central and zone retail teams
- Conduct regular store visits to assess SLG performance qualitatively and quantitatively
- Provide product content to marketing and press teams; ensure website product descriptions are accurate
- Collaborate with training teams to develop comprehensive and relevant product training materials
Qualifications
- Minimum 5 years of experience in merchandising or product development within leather goods
- Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office suite and expert-level Excel skills
- Strong product sense and commercial acumen
- Demonstrated ability to prioritize, adapt rapidly to change, and work autonomously
- Exceptional analytical and presentation capabilities
- Proven ability to manage cross-functional teams and communicate effectively across disciplines
Skills
Experience
Minimum 5 years of professional experience in merchandising or product development, specifically within the leather goods or accessories category. Experience managing small product teams and collaborating with international manufacturing partners is preferred.
Education
Bachelor's degree from a recognized business school or university.
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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Frequently Asked Questions
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