Moynat Leather Goods Patternmaker & Prototypist
Moynat (Paris) seeks a Leather Goods Patternmaker & Prototypist — permanent on-site role for an experienced maroquinerie patternmaker.
Overview
Moynat is a Parisian luxury leather goods Maison celebrated for its artisanal trunk-making tradition and refined savoir‑faire. The house cultivates meticulous handcraftsmanship and design-led product development within an atelier environment that serves both heritage collections and contemporary accessories.
Role & Responsibilities
- Report to the Workshop Manager and collaborate closely with stylists and the development team to realize new collections.
- Interpret technical sketches and development requests, propose constructive assembly solutions aligned with industrialisation objectives, and produce prototypes for leather goods, small leather goods and accessories.
- Draft templates and patterns (gabarits, patronages) and produce comprehensive technical dossiers including plans and manufacturing sequences.
- Define and formalise the manufacturing operations (gamme opératoire) for each product.
- Operate and contribute to the upkeep of atelier equipment: Refendeuse, Pareuse, flat and cylinder sewing machines (machine à coudre plate et canon), gluing booth (cabine d'encollage) and marking machine (machine à marquer).
- Participate in collective atelier initiatives such as training, tutoring, technical watch, inventories and demonstrations of technique.
Qualifications
- Vocational training in leather goods (maroquinerie) or equivalent professional formation.
- Minimum 5 years' hands‑on experience in patternmaking and prototyping within leather goods.
- Demonstrated autonomy, rigor and the ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary teams.
- Proactive problem‑solving aptitude and adaptability in a fast‑paced atelier context.
- Proficiency with MOZART software, Microsoft Office and Adobe applications.
Skills
Experience
Minimum 5 years of experience in modélisme and prototyping specifically within leather goods/maroquinerie, acquired in an atelier or product development setting.
Education
Diploma or professional qualification in maroquinerie/leather goods, or equivalent vocational training; significant demonstrable atelier experience accepted in lieu of formal qualification.
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.
Culture
The Maison emphasises artisanal excellence, discreet luxury and a transmission-oriented atelier culture. Teams operate in a collaborative, craft-focused environment where technical mastery, mentorship and attention to detail are highly valued.
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