Yves Saint Laurent RTW Quality Technician
Join Saint Laurent in Novara, Italy as an RTW Quality Technician. Contribute to luxury fashion excellence by ensuring quality standards in knitwear production.
Overview
Saint Laurent, a distinguished name in the luxury fashion industry, was established in 1961 and is renowned for pioneering the concept of luxury prêt-à-porter with the launch of the 'Rive Gauche' line in 1966. This innovation marked a pivotal moment in the modernization of fashion, reshaping the socio-cultural landscape. Acquired by Kering's luxury division in 1999, Saint Laurent continues to thrive under the creative direction of Anthony Vaccarello since April 2016, offering a wide array of collections including women's and men's prêt-à-porter, shoes, bags, small leather goods, jewelry, scarves, ties, and eyewear.
Role & Responsibilities
- Monitor the entire knitwear production process at manufacturers, providing technical support and advice to ensure the finished product meets the company's aesthetic and quality standards.
- Schedule inspections at suppliers based on instructions from the supervisor.
- Evaluate potential production issues and propose solutions to address them.
- Collaborate with development, industrialization, and production departments to manage challenges and define optimal technical solutions.
- Report any discrepancies in progress and delivery timelines to the supervisor.
- Assist the team in sourcing new suppliers according to company needs.
Qualifications
- Experience in luxury fashion companies or direct suppliers within a clothing production department and/or in knitwear quality control roles.
- Excellent knowledge of the technical characteristics of materials and garment structure.
- Strong inclination towards process review and problem-solving.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team.
- Willingness to travel.
- Basic computer skills.
- Basic knowledge of English and/or French.
Skills
Experience
Experience in luxury fashion companies or direct suppliers within a clothing production department and/or in knitwear quality control roles is required.
Workplace
This position is based in Novara, Piedmont, Italy. Cerulean lists 30 open roles in Novara. The broader Piedmont area accounts for 80 active listings on Cerulean, 3 of which are new. In Italy as a whole, Cerulean currently features 1.306 open positions, with 32 posted this week.
Benefits
The position offers opportunities for professional growth and development within a leading luxury fashion house.
Culture
Saint Laurent is committed to fostering a diverse workforce. The company values diversity in all its forms—genders, ages, nationalities, cultures, religious beliefs, and sexual orientations—as it enriches the workplace and provides new opportunities for individuals to express their talents, both individually and as part of a team. This commitment to diversity enhances the company's ability to adapt in a rapidly changing world.
About Cerulean
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