Louis Vuitton Knitwear & Jersey Product Coordinator
- Location
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Manager
- Department
- Merchandising, Buying & Planning
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- Apr 5, 2026
About Louis Vuitton
Louis Vuitton is a global luxury maison within the LVMH group, renowned for its heritage in leather goods and ready-to-wear. The brand combines artisanal savoir‑faire with constant creativity and international reach, offering structured career pathways across product, production and commercial functions.
Louis Vuitton — Knitwear & Jersey Product Coordinator (Paris). Lead knitwear product development and material strategy within the Ready‑to‑Wear team.
Role & Responsibilities
- Manage and coordinate two Product Managers dedicated to knitwear and jersey.
- Define and pilot the raw‑material purchasing strategy for knitwear and jersey in line with LVMH LIFE targets, the Artistic Direction and collection briefs.
- Monitor market and technical innovations in material reuse and sustainable fibres.
- Develop, refine and ennoble knitwear and jersey materials; create, launch and follow product dossiers with manufacturers.
- Negotiate production prices and secure target margins for collections.
- Ensure pre‑industrialisation of products and proactively plan quality testing with the production engineering office and quality team.
- Coordinate developments with counterpart product teams (made‑to‑order/outsourced) to maintain cross‑collection visibility.
- Manage prototyping invoicing and collection budgets, providing estimated cost outcomes at each prototype round.
- Own the development calendar and key milestones for knitwear and jersey collections.
Qualifications
- Minimum eight years' experience in knitwear and jersey product development.
- Proven experience in managing and coaching a small product team.
- Strong technical knowledge of knitwear/jersey construction, materials and finishing processes.
- Solid understanding of factory/atelier operations and production constraints.
- Track record of commercial negotiation and margin management.
- Excellent cross‑functional communication and stakeholder management skills; strong interpersonal presence and leadership.
- Proactive, highly organized and detail‑oriented.
- Fluent in English and Italian.
- Proficient with pack office and PLM systems.
Skills
Experience
At least eight years of progressive responsibility in knitwear and jersey product development, including prior team management and hands‑on experience with suppliers and factories.
Education
Bachelor's degree or equivalent in fashion design, textile engineering, materials science, or related discipline; substantial industry experience may substitute for formal credentials.
Workplace
This position is based in Paris, Île-de-France, France.
Culture
The Maison fosters a culture of excellence, craftsmanship and creative ambition within the broader LVMH environment. Teams operate in an international, fast‑paced setting where heritage techniques are combined with innovation and sustainable initiatives such as LVMH LIFE.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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