Moynat Materials Development Specialist
- Location
- Employment
- Temporary
- Seniority
- Senior
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- Apr 26, 2026
About Moynat
Moynat is a Parisian malletier celebrated for its artisanal savoir‑faire and refined leather goods. The Maison is renowned for handcrafted trunks, bags and accessories that combine traditional craftsmanship with contemporary creativity, working closely with ateliers and specialized suppliers to preserve high standards of finish and material excellence.
Moynat in Paris seeks a Materials Development Specialist (temporary) to drive leather, canvas and metal component development and industrialization.
Role & Responsibilities
- Support the Development team—particularly the materials function—in supplier interactions during development and industrialization phases.
- Develop and qualify new materials (leather, canvas, metal components) in collaboration with Design and suppliers, ensuring conformity with the Maison's specifications.
- Manage availability of development materials and place development orders to meet project timelines.
- Initiate and follow colour developments; prepare masters and prototypes for validation.
- Lead material transformation projects and oversee industrialization: approvals, master creation, and transmission of technical information to Production and Quality.
- Review and optimise development processes to reduce lead times and control costs.
- Design and run appropriate tests, analyse risks on new items, and verify material conformity on receipt.
- Maintain and update material specifications and launch material tests; integrate new material samples into physical and digital databases.
- Monitor development stock and inventories; produce consumption reports and anticipate potential quality issues.
- Represent the Maison at relevant trade shows and supplier meetings to source new techniques and materials.
Qualifications
- Engineering degree from a recognised school (eg. ITECH, ENSAIT) or equivalent technical qualification in textiles/leather.
- Minimum 5 years’ experience in material development for accessories, leather goods or related product development.
- Proven experience with industrialization processes, supplier management and materials testing.
- Fluent French; professional working proficiency in English. Italian is a plus.
- Advanced Excel skills.
Skills
Experience
Minimum 5 years of progressive experience in materials development for accessories or leather goods, including hands‑on work with suppliers, industrialization and quality testing.
Education
Engineering diploma in textiles/leather (eg. ITECH, ENSAIT) or equivalent technical qualification.
Workplace
This position is based in Paris, Île-de-France, France.
Culture
The Maison fosters a culture anchored in artisanal excellence, meticulous attention to detail and close collaboration between design, development and production. Employees operate in a craft-driven environment that values heritage, technical mastery and innovative material research.
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