Chanel Patternmaker
- Location
- Verneuil-en-HalatteOiseFrance
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Mid-Level
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- May 7, 2026
About Chanel
Chanel is an independent French maison renowned for its haute couture, ready-to-wear, and artisanal ateliers. As an employer, Chanel combines rigorous craftsmanship with creative excellence, sustaining long-standing savoir-faire while investing in training and technical mastery across its ateliers and production sites.
Chanel seeks an experienced Patternmaker for luxury leather goods development at Verneuil-en-Halatte. Lead prototype innovation and sample production for iconic collections.
Role & Responsibilities
- Develop and prototype luxury leather goods and small leather articles from creative briefs, sketches, and mood boards through to final sample presentation
- Translate three-dimensional volume and form requirements into technically feasible construction methods and manufacturing specifications
- Identify and propose technical alternatives to resolve quality, construction, and cost challenges whilst maintaining aesthetic integrity
- Integrate component development imperatives—timelines, material compatibility, functional requirements, and technical risk mitigation—and propose optimal solutions
- Drive innovation in assembly techniques, functional improvements, and material optimization to enhance both design and production efficiency
- Guarantee repeatability of proposed designs across production and validate technical feasibility with manufacturing partners
- Compile and maintain complete product definition data including Bill of Materials entries in ERP, material and accessory color concordance, CAD surface definitions, and PLM development tracking
- Coordinate and manage showroom sample and reference piece production scheduling, allocating resources and monitoring timelines
Qualifications
- Minimum Bac +2/3 qualification in Fashion and Leather Goods Crafts, or Pattern Design Specialisation
- 5–7 years of demonstrated experience in luxury product development and prototype engineering
- Mastery of all production stages for leather goods and luxury apparel manufacturing
- Proven ability to interpret and execute design sketches and creative direction with technical precision
- Proficiency with CAD software and technical data management systems
- Strong collaborative and teamwork capabilities with cross-functional design, development, and manufacturing teams
- Creative mindset with capacity for continuous improvement and innovative problem-solving
- Demonstrated reactivity and adaptability to rapid design modifications and seasonal collection demands
Skills
Experience
5–7 years of significant product development experience in luxury leather goods or apparel manufacturing, with demonstrated expertise in all fabrication stages and prototype engineering.
Education
Minimum Bac +2/3 qualification in Fashion and Leather Goods Crafts, Pattern Design, or equivalent specialised technical training in leather goods development.
Workplace
The successful candidate will be located in Verneuil-en-Halatte, Oise, France, with easy access to Paris.
Culture
Chanel fosters a culture that prioritises artisanal excellence, discretion and interdepartmental collaboration between creative houses and ateliers. Employees work within a heritage-driven environment that balances traditional savoir-faire with meticulous technical standards.
About Cerulean
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