Celine Special Work Development & Industrialization Specialist

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.

Role & Responsibilities

• Manage interfaces with Pattern Making, Development, Warehouse departments, and external suppliers during sampling and industrialization phases, ensuring compliance with CELINE's aesthetic, industrial, and quality standards
• Supervise and update follow-up files throughout various production phases
• Create master specifications for Special Works (SL)
• Ensure correct management and entry of product data into PLM systems
• Coordinate testing procedures and complete related follow-up documentation
• Collaborate with the Quality department from sample development phase, overseeing process homologation before production launch
• Autonomously plan and organize activities to ensure correct and timely industrialization with adherence to production timelines
• Evaluate defects and propose and implement corrective solutions
• Collaborate with the PF Industrialization Team to identify and manage critical issues related to special assembly processes during production

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in similar roles in high-end and luxury manufacturing
• Advanced proficiency in Excel
• Excellent knowledge of PLM systems, preferably SAP
• Fluent English (French preferred)
• Problem-solving capabilities
• Exceptional attention to detail and precision
• Results-oriented mindset
• Demonstrated leadership, proactivity, and openness to innovation
• Excellent negotiation skills

Skills

Experience

Minimum 5 years of experience in similar technical and industrialization roles, preferably within high-end and luxury manufacturing companies specializing in leather goods or comparable sectors.

Education

Not specified; technical or engineering background strongly preferred.

Workplace

Compensation

The base compensation for this position is EUR 35,000 per annum.

Benefits

Benefits provided by law in Italy; supplementary benefits may be granted in accordance with company policies. Employment governed by CCNL Pelli e Succedanei and supplementary company agreement.

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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