Kering Front-End Technical Lead

Employment Full-time
Seniority Lead
Posted Jan 28, 2026

Join Kering in Paris as a Front-End Technical Lead. Lead the development of high-quality user interfaces for luxury brands like Saint Laurent and Balenciaga. Apply now!

Overview

Kering is a globally renowned luxury group, renowned for its stewardship of prestigious brands such as Gucci, Saint Laurent, Bottega Veneta, Balenciaga, and McQueen, among others. With a commitment to excellence, sustainability, and cultural heritage, Kering's Houses are at the forefront of innovation in the fashion industry. The Group employs over 47,000 individuals worldwide and reported a revenue of €17.2 billion in 2024, reflecting its significant impact and leadership in the luxury market.

Role & Responsibilities

  • Define and advocate for front-end architecture principles, frameworks, and component libraries.
  • Collaborate with architects, product teams, and platform tech leads to co-design the front-end strategy.
  • Review pull requests and uphold best practices in performance, accessibility, and testing.
  • Promote the use of shared UI components and consistent design system implementation across brands.
  • Work closely with Product Owners, Designers, and Back-End Engineers to develop coherent, testable features.
  • Select and maintain front-end tools, analyze performance metrics, and enhance load times.
  • Support test automation and monitor key performance indicators such as LCP, CLS, and error rates.

Qualifications

  • 5 years of experience in front-end development, with 1 to 2 years in a lead developer or technical lead role.
  • Proficiency in modern JavaScript/TypeScript and performance optimization techniques.
  • Experience with scalable architecture and component reuse.
  • Fluency in English and French.

Skills

Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities. Clear and structured communication skills. Ability to work autonomously and proactively. Experience with Next.js, headless frontends, and composable backends.

Experience

A minimum of 5 years in front-end development, including leadership experience in a technical capacity.

Workplace

This position is based in Paris, Île-de-France, France. Cerulean lists 3.316 open roles in Paris, including 67 posted recently. The broader Île-de-France area accounts for 3.727 active listings on Cerulean, 101 of which are new. In France as a whole, Cerulean currently features 4.275 open positions, with 127 posted this week.

Benefits

Kering offers a dynamic and innovative work environment, opportunities for professional growth, and involvement in cutting-edge digital transformation projects. The company is committed to diversity and inclusion, providing equal opportunities for all employees.

Culture

Kering fosters a culture of creativity, excellence, and sustainability. The company values diversity in all its forms, believing it enriches the workplace and enhances adaptability in a changing world. Employees are encouraged to express their talents individually and collectively.

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.