Louis Vuitton Components Development Engineer

About Louis Vuitton

Founded in Paris in 1854, Louis Vuitton stands among the world’s most emblematic luxury maisons, renowned for exceptional craftsmanship, innovation, and the art of travel. As an employer, the Maison offers a distinctive environment where heritage and modernity meet, inviting talents to contribute to a global culture of excellence across retail, design, craftsmanship, client experience, operations, and corporate functions. Louis Vuitton values curiosity, precision, creativity, and entrepreneurial spirit, supporting employees through international opportunities, learning pathways, and a strong commitment to savoir-faire. Its teams are united by a shared ambition to craft enduring desirability and deliver exceptional experiences worldwide.

Role & Responsibilities

• Oversee and launch component development for each seasonal collection
• Maintain daily coordination with studio, product managers, procurement, production, and external suppliers
• Monitor studio approvals within strict timelines
• Rationalize seasonal offerings with the design studio across all component categories
• Ensure adherence to development budgets and delivery schedules for orders
• Execute seasonal purchasing of new components and permanent component stock
• Create component coding and product specifications in PLM systems for new developments, carry-overs, and permanent items
• Coordinate material and component shipments to manufacturing sites with inventory management
• Manage supplier portfolio with focus on viable, reliable partners capable of meeting collection and production volumes at target costs
• Support sustainability strategy by developing durable components while maintaining cost, production timeline, and quality standards

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree + 4 to 5 years of study in fashion/textile engineering or equivalent university qualification
• Minimum 3 years of professional experience in fashion sector focused on product and component development
• Strong understanding of luxury brand positioning and aesthetics
• Knowledge of Italian and French component suppliers and development capabilities
• Demonstrated adaptability, attention to detail, and initiative-taking
• Ability to prioritize effectively and work collaboratively across multiple departments
• Strong relationship-building and cross-functional communication skills

Skills

Experience

Minimum 3 years of professional experience in fashion-focused product and component development, with demonstrated expertise in supplier coordination, seasonal purchasing, and collection management for ready-to-wear apparel. Prior experience with Italian and French component suppliers is advantageous.

Education

Bachelor's degree (Bac+4/5) from a business school, textile engineering school, or equivalent university program in fashion, materials science, or related field.

Workplace

Culture

Louis Vuitton fosters a culture rooted in heritage, craftsmanship, and a relentless pursuit of excellence, where employees contribute to one of the world’s most iconic luxury maisons. Its workplace environment combines creativity, precision, and international collaboration, offering teams the opportunity to grow within a brand that values innovation, client experience, and long-term savoir-faire.

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