Yves Saint Laurent Standardization Officer, Ready-to-Wear
- Location
- ParisÎle-de-FranceFrance
- 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 a Standardization Officer for Ready-to-Wear in Paris; luxury fit and quality control expertise required.
Role & Responsibilities
- Conduct standardization fittings through production sign-off on cabin mannequins, evaluating drape, ease, comfort, and proportions
- Execute quality control and compliance verification of prototypes and production counter-samples against technical specifications
- Analyze volumes, proportions, and structural balance of patterns and finished garments, ensuring consistency across product families
- Formalize technical comments and production decisions during fittings; track corrections through final validation
- Compile and maintain technical dossiers and measurement standards; update grading scales and measurement protocols
- Collaborate closely with Product Development and Production teams; serve as primary liaison with manufacturers and technical subcontractors
- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within standardization and product refinement processes
Qualifications
- Advanced degree in Pattern Making, Fashion Technology, or equivalent discipline
- Minimum 5 years of professional experience in standardization, pattern making, industrialization, or product development
- Demonstrated expertise with woven and knit garment construction and pattern reading
- Mastery of garment fit standards and grading methodologies
- Proficiency with PLM tools and Microsoft Office Suite
- Proven experience in luxury or premium ready-to-wear sectors
- Analytical mindset with meticulous attention to detail and strong interpersonal capabilities
Skills
Experience
Minimum 5 years of professional experience in standardization, pattern making, industrialization, or product development within the luxury or premium ready-to-wear sector.
Education
Advanced degree in Pattern Making, Fashion Technology, Modeling, or equivalent discipline.
Workplace
This position is based in Paris, Île-de-France, 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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