Richemont Product Development Coordinator — Leather Goods
- Seniority
- Junior
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- May 13, 2026
About Richemont
Richemont is a Swiss-based luxury goods holding company comprising multiple maisons across jewellery, watches, leather goods and fashion. The group emphasizes artisanal craft, maison-driven creativity and long-term brand stewardship, providing a structured yet creative environment for specialists in design, product development and manufacturing.
Richemont seeks an LG Product Development Coordinator in Scandicci, Italy to manage leather-goods tech packs, samples and supplier liaison.
Role & Responsibilities
- Coordinate end-to-end product development for leather goods: translate design brief into technical specifications, tech packs and production-ready documentation.
- Manage sample creation and prototype cycles, schedule fittings and consolidates feedback between design, technical and production teams.
- Liaise with internal functions and external suppliers/factories to monitor lead-times, quality checkpoints and cost implications.
- Maintain and update PLM records, tech packs, spec sheets and bill of materials to ensure version control and traceability.
- Support fit sessions and QC reviews, documenting non-conformances and driving corrective actions with manufacturers.
- Track development timelines and escalate risks to meet seasonal launch deadlines.
- Assist in material sourcing and testing for leathers, linings and hardware, ensuring compliance with maison standards.
- Prepare development reports, costing inputs and sample acceptance documentation for cross-functional stakeholders.
Qualifications
- 2+ years of hands-on product development experience with leather goods or fashion accessories, preferably in luxury.
- Proven ability to produce accurate tech packs, spec sheets and sample instructions.
- Strong knowledge of leather types, construction techniques and accessory hardware.
- Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple development tracks and tight timelines.
- Clear, professional communication with internal teams and external vendors; ability to work across languages and cultures.
- Attention to detail and a methodical approach to version control and quality assurance.
Skills
Experience
Minimum two years in product development or technical design for leather goods/accessories; experience interacting with ateliers and production partners in Italy or internationally is strongly preferred.
Education
Bachelor's degree or diploma in Fashion Design, Industrial/Product Design, Materials Science or a related discipline; vocational training in leather goods is acceptable.
Workplace
This position is based in Scandicci, Tuscany, Italy, within easy reach of Florence.
Culture
Richemont fosters a maison-led culture that balances deep respect for heritage craft with contemporary product innovation. Teams are typically collaborative and cross-disciplinary, valuing meticulous workmanship, long-term supplier relationships and a commitment to quality.
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