CDI - MEN'S PRODUCT MANAGER/SMALL LEATHER GOODS/BELTS (M/F)

THE MAISON JACQUEMUS

Jacquemus was founded by Simon Porte Jacquemus in 2009 in Paris, France. Dedicated to the memory of the designer's mother, the brand draws its inspiration from a passion for culture. The women's and men's collections reference French art de vivre and universal gestures of beauty, integrating influences ranging from art photography to decorative arts, cinema, painting, and sculpture.

Over the years, Jacquemus has staged its fashion shows in unique and unexpected locations, including a Parisian swimming pool, the Picasso Museum, a lavender field in Provence, a wheat field on the outskirts of Paris, a salt marsh in Camargue, and a beach in Hawaii. More recently, the brand has invested locations such as the Château de Versailles canal (Le Chouchou), the Maeght Foundation (Les Sculptures), Casa Malaparte (La Casa), and Auguste Perret's Parisian apartment (La Croisière).

Based in the 8th arrondissement of Paris, Jacquemus is an independent fashion house with over 300 employees. Known for its strong digital presence and international expansion, the brand has developed innovative sales experiences worldwide before opening its first permanent flagship at 58 Avenue Montaigne in Paris in 2022. Since then, boutiques have opened in New York (SoHo) and London (New Bond Street).

YOUR ROLE

Within the Leather Goods Development department, the Product Manager is responsible for product development and collection monitoring. Working directly with the Leather Goods Development Manager, they operate autonomously within their scope, in close collaboration with the Product Creation, Merchandising, and Production teams.

YOUR MISSIONS

• Autonomous work on men's leather goods, small leather goods, belts, and VIP projects.
• Support manufacturers in product development, based on the studio brief and merchandising brief, on-site visits are to be expected.
• Management of the manufacturer base in collaboration with the production team (identification of strengths and weaknesses, counter-testing).
• Proposing technical alternatives to the studio and manufacturers, to anticipate industrialization and costing issues while respecting the creative intent.
• Overseeing the development of prototypes and samples within deadlines, respecting margin and quality standards.
• Price visibility throughout the collection and negotiations respecting margin objectives.
• Responsible for product referencing and ensuring the accuracy of product nomenclature.
• Updating collection plans and collection monitoring tools.
• Providing product specificities as arguments for the merchandising team.
• Managing packshot shooting schedules and product compliance in coordination with the image team.
• Participation in fashion show organization (collection check, product setup for styling editing and fitting, collection packing).
• Preparation and transmission of technical files to the industrialization and production teams.
• Invoice validation and rigorous monitoring of incurred costs.
• Participation in the continuous improvement of processes.

YOUR PROFILE

• Bachelor's to Master's degree (business, fashion, or equivalent), with 3 to 5 years of experience in leather goods and/or small leather goods product development, ideally in the luxury or fashion industry.

• Good knowledge of the market and its players.

• Experience in manufacturer management, product development, and technical file analysis.

• Proficiency in Excel and office automation tools; knowledge of an ERP/PLM system is highly appreciated.

• Professional English is essential, Italian is highly appreciated.

• Strong product sensitivity combined with rigorous organization and a good sense of priorities.

• Interpersonal skills, team spirit, proactivity, flexibility, and a sense of responsibility.