Givenchy Industrialization Patternmaker

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Location
ParisÎle-de-FranceFrance
Employment
Full-Time
Seniority
Mid-Level
Department
Manufacturing, Artisanal & Industrial Operations
Industry
Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
Posted
May 26, 2026

About Givenchy

Givenchy is a Parisian maison renowned for haute couture, ready-to-wear and luxury accessories. As part of the LVMH group, the brand combines creative innovation with rigorous craftsmanship and benefits from group-wide HR programs and mobility opportunities.

Givenchy (Paris) seeks an Industrialization Patternmaker — technical development, supplier follow-up, and production industrialisation.

Role & Responsibilities

  • Translate validated prototypes into production-ready technical patterns and finishes, ensuring fidelity to the stylistic intent.
  • Adapt and optimise patterns for industrial manufacturing, improving montages and seams while preserving fit and silhouette.
  • Coordinate technical exchanges with studios, product development teams and external ateliers/façonniers to guarantee manufacturability.
  • Prepare, maintain and update technical dossiers and specification packs for supplier launches.
  • Oversee fittings, validate first articles (têtes de série) and manage technical feedback loops with suppliers.
  • Monitor development and production timelines to ensure on-time delivery and compliance with Maison quality standards.
  • Identify technical constraints, anticipate quality and production risks, and propose pragmatic process or construction improvements.
  • Contribute to continuous-improvement initiatives for manufacturing methods and industrial processes.

Qualifications

  • Higher education in patternmaking, fashion technology or garment industry disciplines.
  • Minimum 3 years of hands-on experience in patternmaking, industrialisation or production; luxury goods experience strongly preferred.
  • Fluent English (required); Italian is a strong plus.
  • Expertise in pattern construction, garment engineering and industrial mounting techniques.
  • Proven ability to read, create and update technical dossiers and specification packs.
  • Proficiency with PLM systems and standard office IT tools.
  • Strong organisational skills, attention to detail, cross-functional coordination and supplier-facing communication.

Skills

PLM Patternmaking (patronage) Garment construction and assembly techniques Technical fittings and first-article validation Creation and maintenance of technical dossiers/spec sheets Industrialisation methods and process optimisation Quality-control and defect prevention Supplier follow-up and atelier communication

Experience

Minimum 3 years of professional experience in patternmaking, industrialisation or production, ideally within luxury fashion or high-end apparel manufacturing.

Education

Higher education (BTS/Diploma or equivalent) in patternmaking, fashion design/technology or garment industry.

Workplace

This position is based in Paris, Île-de-France, France.

Benefits

Health insurance; access to LVMH private sales; two days remote work per week; participation in the Maison's CSR and sustainability initiatives.

Culture

Givenchy blends Parisian couture heritage with modern creativity and exacting quality standards. As an LVMH maison, it offers structured HR support, internal mobility and a commitment to inclusive, merit-based development.

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