Yves Saint Laurent Pattern Maker
- Location
- AngersPays de la LoireFrance
- Employment
- Contract
- Seniority
- Mid-Level
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- Sep 17, 2026
About Yves Saint Laurent
Yves Saint Laurent stands as one of fashion’s most influential maisons, renowned for redefining modern elegance through audacity, precision, and cultural intelligence. As an employer, the House offers a dynamic environment where heritage and innovation meet, inviting talent to contribute to a legacy shaped by creativity, craftsmanship, and a distinctly Parisian spirit. Employees are encouraged to pursue excellence across design, retail, merchandising, communications, and corporate functions, within a culture that values individuality, rigor, and forward-looking vision. Joining Yves Saint Laurent means participating in the continued evolution of an iconic brand whose influence extends far beyond fashion.
Saint Laurent seeks an experienced Production Pattern Maker in Angers, France for fixed-term technical role in luxury ready-to-wear manufacturing.
Role & Responsibilities
- Select technical solutions for pattern adjustment and fit
- Execute pattern development in flat lay, digitalization, CAD/CAM industrialization, and grading
- Develop comprehensive technical product files and specifications
- Adapt base patterns according to different materials and fabric requirements
- Monitor prototype and counter-sample development in-house and with subcontractors; implement pattern modifications as required
- Verify pattern quality and compliance, ensuring consistency between pattern specifications and product nomenclature
- Collaborate closely with production workshops, procurement, and subcontracting partners
- Conduct production fittings in Paris and travel to French and international subcontractors to support production oversight
- Maintain, update, and archive pattern files and technical documentation
Qualifications
- Diploma in Fashion Design Technology (BTS MMV) or equivalent
- Expert proficiency in Lectra Modaris V8
- Advanced proficiency in Adobe Illustrator
- Proficiency in PLM (Product Lifecycle Management) systems
- Advanced Microsoft Office Suite skills
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively in cross-functional team environments
- Strong organizational and responsive problem-solving capabilities
- Excellent interpersonal skills and capacity to coordinate with multiple internal departments
Skills
Experience
2–3 years in an equivalent pattern-making or technical garment development role
Education
BTS MMV (Métiers de la Mode et Vêtement) or equivalent qualification in fashion technology or garment construction
Workplace
The successful candidate will be located in Angers, Pays de la Loire, France.
Culture
Yves Saint Laurent fosters a bold, creative, and fast-paced workplace where teams are encouraged to challenge convention while upholding the Maison’s legacy of elegance and modernity. As an employer, it values artistic vision, collaboration, and excellence, offering an environment where talent can contribute to a globally influential luxury brand with a distinctive Parisian spirit.
About Cerulean
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