- Location
- Paris Île-de-France France
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Senior
- Department
- Creative, Design & Styling
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- Nov 3, 2026
About Kenzo
Founded in Paris in 1970 by Kenzo Takada, Kenzo is a singular luxury house where Japanese sensibility meets the energy of the French capital. Now part of LVMH, the Maison is renowned for its bold prints, cultural dialogue, and joyful approach to fashion, accessories, and fragrance. As an employer, Kenzo offers a creative, international environment that values curiosity, craftsmanship, and contemporary vision. Its teams contribute to a brand legacy defined by openness, color, and movement, while benefiting from the standards, resources, and global perspective of one of the world’s leading luxury groups.
Kenzo seeks a Senior Jersey Designer in Paris on a permanent, full-time basis. The role supports the Creative Direction and Head of Collection in developing jersey collections, from seasonal concepts and design through fittings and final samples, while guiding junior designers and interns.
Role & Responsibilities
- Contribute to seasonal jersey concepts, creative direction and mood boards.
- Produce design sketches, flat drawings, technical specifications and artwork and print direction for development teams.
- Manage colour palettes, fabric research and trim selection with sourcing, merchandising and development teams.
- Collaborate with pattern makers, ateliers and product development teams to translate creative intent accurately from prototype to final sample.
- Participate in fittings and identify adjustments to proportions, construction, fit and finishing.
- Meet collection milestones and deadlines in line with the seasonal calendar.
- Partner with Merchandising, Production and Studio teams to balance creative vision with commercial requirements.
- Guide, mentor and support junior designers and interns, fostering high standards of execution and teamwork.
- Monitor market trends, competitor activity and technological innovations in luxury fashion and sustainability.
Qualifications
- Degree in Fashion Design, Fine Arts or a related discipline.
- Mastery of jersey and luxury manufacturing standards.
- Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, including Illustrator and Photoshop, and digital design tools.
- Strong hand-sketching and visual presentation abilities.
- Excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong communication, interpersonal and leadership skills.
- Culturally attuned, proactive, solution-oriented and adaptable.
- Fluency in English is mandatory.
Skills
Experience
Minimum 5 years; 5 to 8+ years of relevant design experience within luxury or high-end ready-to-wear maisons.
Education
Degree in Fashion Design, Fine Arts or a related discipline.
Workplace
The successful candidate will be located in Paris, Île-de-France, France.
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Culture
Kenzo fosters a vibrant, multicultural workplace where Parisian sophistication meets bold, playful creative energy inspired by global perspectives. As an employer, it encourages individuality, collaboration, and artistic curiosity, offering teams an environment that values innovation, craftsmanship, and the freedom to challenge conventions.
About Cerulean
Cerulean is the definitive career portal for the global luxury industry. We match exceptional professionals with exclusive opportunities at the world's most prestigious brands. From haute couture and fine watchmaking to prestige beauty, hospitality, and boutique retail, Cerulean centralises luxury employment to help you find the career for which you were destined.
Frequently Asked Questions
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