Yves Saint Laurent Women’s Ready-to-Wear Show Development Manager
- Location
- Seniority
- Manager
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- Apr 23, 2026
About Yves Saint Laurent
Saint Laurent is an iconic French maison within the Kering group, renowned for its modernist couture heritage and influential prêt‑à‑porter. The house maintains a rigorous creative vision under a contemporary leadership, combining artisanal savoir‑faire with industrial excellence across ready‑to‑wear, leather goods, shoes and accessories.
Saint Laurent — Women’s RTW Show Development Manager in Paris. Lead show development, manage a 15‑person team and coordinate suppliers to deliver show samples.
Role & Responsibilities
- Lead and develop a cross‑functional team of coordination, product developers and technical developers (approximately 15 people) to deliver show collections on schedule.
- Translate studio design concepts into precise technical specifications, taking into account fabric, trims, colorways and construction for tailoring, sportswear, flou and grand flou typologies.
- Source, qualify and manage relationships with suppliers, fabric houses and manufacturers to secure samples, prototypes and production capacity for show development.
- Own and monitor the development timeline with daily follow‑ups on deliveries, sample iterations and fitting schedules to ensure adherence to show deadlines.
- Coordinate with costing and production teams to align development choices with manufacturing feasibility and cost objectives.
- Attend fitting sessions, provide technical feedback to the studio and ensure modifications are implemented accurately and swiftly.
- Oversee quality control of show samples; identify and resolve defects or discrepancies with internal and external partners.
- Maintain comprehensive documentation and records of the show development process, including technical packs, approvals and version control.
- Prepare weekly budget consolidation, analysis and regular reporting; manage launches and deliveries for Reset, Press and VIP initiatives.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Fashion Design, Textile Engineering or a related discipline.
- Minimum 10 years of progressive experience in ready‑to‑wear product development within the luxury fashion sector.
- Proven track record managing mid‑sized development teams and coordinating multi‑stakeholder projects for runway or show collections.
- Deep technical knowledge of fabrics, garment construction and tailoring techniques across multiple product typologies.
- Strong project management skills with demonstrated ability to prioritize, meet tight deadlines and manage concurrent initiatives.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills for cross‑functional collaboration with studio, suppliers and production partners.
- Fluency in French and English; Italian is a plus.
Skills
Experience
At least 10 years of experience in ready‑to‑wear development within the luxury fashion industry, including hands‑on management of suppliers, fit sessions and cross‑functional coordination for show collections.
Education
Bachelor's degree in Fashion Design, Textile Engineering or a related field.
Workplace
This position is based in Paris, Île-de-France, France.
Culture
Saint Laurent operates at the intersection of artisanal craftsmanship and contemporary creativity, maintaining exacting standards and a fast‑paced tempo. The workplace values close collaboration between studio, technical and production teams, with a strong emphasis on precision, discretion and aesthetic integrity.
About Cerulean
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Frequently Asked Questions
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