- 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 Soft Accessories Product Development Specialist supports collection development across each product’s lifecycle, coordinating collection data, suppliers, materials, pricing, costs and special orders. The role is governed by the D111 leather goods and umbrella manufacturing collective agreement, employee category 3–4, with an indicative initial remuneration of €27,000 plus an annual variable bonus under company agreements.
Role & Responsibilities
- Support the development of the Soft Accessories collection throughout each product’s lifecycle by creating and updating the collection database in the company management system.
- Check that collection plans in the management system comply with the Design Office’s instructions, and support the Coordinator with their extraction and analysis.
- Use the company PLM system to code collection items.
- Support the Manager in researching shapes, models and materials among suppliers and in archives.
- Check raw-material availability and monitor production progress in line with the planned collection timeline.
- Ensure the accurate flow of information to suppliers during development and its effective handover to the Engineering and Compliance Team.
- Support the team’s pricing activities by accurately completing and sending the relevant reports to internal and external stakeholders.
- Support the Collection Manager in monitoring collection costs.
- Ensure a smooth and accurate flow of information between internal departments involved in development.
- Manage special orders for VIPs, press and special events, liaising with the relevant departments and suppliers to meet deadlines.
Qualifications
- Previous experience in the fashion industry is preferred.
- Excellent French; knowledge of English is preferred.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
- Good knowledge of Microsoft Office.
- Knowledge of CAD and the Adobe package is an advantage.
- Willingness to travel.
Skills
Workplace
The role is situated in Novara, Piedmont, Italy.
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Benefits
Additional benefits are provided in accordance with applicable company policies, in addition to those required under the applicable collective agreement and by law. Annual variable bonus under company agreements.
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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