Maison Margiela Senior Collection Merchandiser
- Location
- Seniority
- Senior
- Posted
- Mar 30, 2026
About Maison Margiela
Maison Margiela is a Paris-based maison renowned for its conceptual, deconstructive approach to luxury fashion. Part of the OTB group, the house produces haute couture and ready-to-wear for women and men, as well as accessories, leather goods, footwear, fragrance and home objects. Maison Margiela emphasizes creativity, artisanal craft and a distinctive, often avant‑garde aesthetic.
Maison Margiela — Paris: Senior Collection Merchandiser (Leather Goods) to define collection strategy and drive commercial performance.
Role & Responsibilities
- Define the seasonal collection architecture from brief to showroom, ensuring alignment with the artistic direction and Maison priorities.
- Build a balanced, differentiated offering (permanent and seasonal) that secures desirability, coherence and market impact.
- Drive product development through precise, inspiring briefs and close collaboration with Creation, Development and Production teams.
- Manage the product lifecycle with continuous optimization of range, assortments and core offer.
- Set pricing strategy and protect collection profitability by monitoring margins and supporting cost arbitration.
- Lead collection performance analysis (sell‑in, sell‑out, sell‑through, margins, best‑sellers) and translate market feedback into strategic recommendations.
- Define buying strategy in partnership with Central Merchandising and regional teams, and support worldwide sales calendar and buying sessions.
- Coordinate cross‑functional stakeholders (Creation, Development, Production, Finance, Retail, Wholesale) and represent merchandising at showrooms, presentations and buying sessions.
- Ensure accurate product storytelling and high‑quality collection tools; support go‑to‑market execution through to point of sale.
Qualifications
- 2–3 years' experience in collection merchandising, ideally within leather goods or luxury accessories.
- Deep product sensitivity and strong culture in fashion/luxury with specific knowledge of the leather goods sector.
- Strategic vision paired with rigorous analytical skills.
- Proven ability to operate in demanding, fast‑evolving environments.
- Demonstrated cross‑functional leadership, influencing skills and strong interpersonal abilities.
- High attention to detail, appetite for innovation and commitment to execution excellence.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, with expert Excel skills.
- Fluent French and/or English required; Italian is a plus.
Skills
Experience
Minimum 2–3 years of hands‑on experience in collection merchandising, preferably within leather goods or luxury accessories, with proven exposure to product development, range planning and commercial performance analysis.
Education
Bachelor's degree in Fashion Merchandising, Business, Product Development or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
Workplace
The successful candidate will be located in Paris, Île-de-France, France.
Culture
Maison Margiela fosters a studio‑like environment that prizes conceptual thinking, craftsmanship and experimental approaches to design. As part of the OTB group, the Maison combines independent creative identity with access to group resources, encouraging close collaboration across creative, commercial and production functions.
About Cerulean
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Frequently Asked Questions
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