Yves Saint Laurent Pattern Maker

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Location
AngersPays de la LoireFrance
Posted
Jun 18, 2025

About Yves Saint Laurent

Saint Laurent, a prestigious brand under the Kering Group's luxury division, has been a trailblazer in the fashion industry since its inception in 1961. Renowned for pioneering the luxury ready-to-wear concept with its 'Rive Gauche' line in 1966, the brand has continually set benchmarks in fashion innovation. Under the creative direction of Anthony Vaccarello since 2016, Saint Laurent remains at the forefront of luxury fashion, offering a diverse range of collections including women's and men's ready-to-wear, footwear, bags, small leather goods, jewelry, scarves, ties, and eyewear.

Saint Laurent seeks a Pattern Maker in Angers, France. Join a leading luxury fashion brand under Kering Group, focusing on pattern creation and technical product development.

Role & Responsibilities

  • Select technical solutions for pattern adjustments in alignment with quality standards and artistic direction.
  • Create patterns using Modaris or flat pattern methods, including digitalization, industrialization, and grading with CAD/CAO.
  • Develop technical product dossiers.
  • Adapt base patterns for various materials.
  • Oversee the creation of countertypes/prototypes in-house and with subcontractors, making necessary pattern adjustments.
  • Ensure pattern quality and compliance with specifications.
  • Collaborate closely with workshops, purchasing departments, and subcontractors.
  • Maintain and update digital files, archiving patterns as necessary.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Fashion Design or equivalent.
  • 2 to 3 years of experience in a similar role.

Skills

Proficiency in Lectra Modaris (Expert V8), Illustrator, and PLM software. Competency in Microsoft Office Suite. Strong teamwork capabilities. Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills. Effective interpersonal communication skills.

Experience

A minimum of 2 to 3 years in a similar position within the fashion industry.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Fashion Design or equivalent.

Workplace

The successful candidate will be located in Angers, Pays de la Loire, France.

Benefits

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

Culture

Saint Laurent is committed to fostering a diverse workforce, believing that diversity in gender, age, nationality, culture, religious beliefs, and sexual orientation enriches the workplace. The company values individuality and collective talent, enhancing adaptability in a changing world. As an equal opportunity employer, Saint Laurent welcomes applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of background.

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