- Location
- Paris Île-de-France France
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Mid-Level
- Department
- Merchandising, Buying & Planning
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- Oct 20, 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.
The Product Development Manager coordinates Saint Laurent collection prototype development from sketches through production handover, overseeing samples, materials, PLM data, quality checks, and technical information transfer. The role works closely with the atelier, external manufacturers, merchandising, and production teams.
Role & Responsibilities
- Coordinate the development of collection prototypes from receipt of sketches through handover to production, working closely with relevant departments.
- Launch development samples, collection prototypes, press duplicates, VIP and event prototypes, and special projects with the atelier and external manufacturers.
- Ensure clear, accurate, and responsive information transfer between the atelier, external manufacturers, and relevant internal teams, including merchandising, production, fabrics, trims, and embroidery.
- Track fabric and trim requirements with the atelier and manufacturers.
- Ensure prototypes are delivered to the standards expected and by the deadlines communicated by the Collection Manager.
- Create and update development data daily in the PLM, including sample creation, preparation and tracking of bills of materials, tracking model launch and delivery dates, and catalogue creation.
- Conduct an initial conformity check of delivered models with the atelier before studio fittings.
- Handle invoice administration daily and regularly report expenses to the Collection Manager.
- Present and explain collection models to the Merchandising teams.
- Transfer collection technical information, including bills of materials and technical baseline tables, to Production.
Qualifications
- Good knowledge of woven products.
- Proficiency with PLM software.
- Good command of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Word.
- Good Italian; English is an asset.
- Sensitivity to the world of luxury and menswear.
- Excellent interpersonal skills, including listening, availability, flexibility, and autonomy.
- Rigour, strong organizational skills, dynamism, responsiveness, and attention to detail.
Skills
Workplace
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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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