Yves Saint Laurent Fabric Buying Specialist

Saint Laurent, a prestigious brand under the Kering Group, has been a trailblazer in the luxury fashion industry since its inception in 1961. Renowned for pioneering the luxury prêt-à-porter movement with its 'Rive Gauche' collection, the brand continues to set the standard for modern fashion under the creative direction of Anthony Vaccarello. As part of Kering, a global luxury group, Saint Laurent benefits from the conglomerate's commitment to sustainability and innovation.

1. Collaborate with design teams to understand fabric needs for upcoming collections.
2. Coordinate with internal teams to manage fabric treatments such as washing and dyeing, ensuring alignment with design and performance goals.
3. Oversee sampling and prototyping to ensure accurate representation of final products.
4. Maintain strong communication between Fabric Development, Fabric Buying, and suppliers to ensure timely delivery and quality control.
5. Organize and track fabric testing with the Quality team to ensure compliance with standards.
6. Manage dyeing processes, prepare production files, and monitor progress.
7. Track and document fabric-specific details, including fragilities, modifications, and in-house treatments, and share insights with relevant teams.
8. Lead material industrialization, including pilot launches and preparation of approval files for the Studio.
9. Monitor fabric inventory and usage, coordinating with production and purchasing to optimize stock levels.
10. Maintain up-to-date records on fabric specifications, sourcing, pricing, and availability, and act as the main contact for color and material-related queries.

1. Background in textile or fashion production, with 3–5 years of experience in fabric development or sourcing.

1. Strong technical knowledge of fabrics, dyeing, washing, and testing processes.
2. Skilled in project coordination, from sampling to industrialization and supplier follow-up.
3. Proficient in data tracking and documentation, including fabric specifications, inventory, and pricing.
4. Excellent communication and teamwork skills across design, production, and quality teams.
5. Detail-oriented, organized, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

3–5 years of experience in fabric development or sourcing within the textile or fashion production industry.

Saint Laurent offers a dynamic work environment with opportunities for professional growth and development within the luxury fashion industry.

Saint Laurent fosters an inclusive workplace culture that values diversity in all its forms, including gender, age, nationality, culture, religious beliefs, and sexual orientation. The brand encourages individual and collective talent expression and adapts to a changing world.