LG SENIOR PRODUCT DEVELOPER
CELINE
CELINE, founded in 1945 by Céline Vipiana, is an iconic French Leather-Goods, Fashion & Couture House belonging to the LVMH Group. To have a chance of joining CELINE, you must thrive as a team player in a fast-paced environment amongst passionate, agile, and authentic people.
YOUR WORK ENVIRONMENTMAIN PURPOSE The ideal candidate will manage the entire product development lifecycle for the Leather Goods category. They will serve as a strategic and operational bridge between the Design Team, Merchandising, and technical departments (Pattern Making, Prototyping, Materials Research, Costing, Engineering, and Industrialization).
The main objective is to ensure that the product meets creative and commercial expectations, respecting the seasonal calendar while continuously improving product quality. Job ResponsibilitiesYOUR IMPACT Key Responsibilities
Product Development & Technical Coordination
Interpret sketches and creative inputs from the Design Office
Collaborate with pattern makers to translate ideas into clear technical information
Oversee prototyping and sample creation with the internal atelier
Manage external suppliers for sample production within deadlines
Collect technical feedback on prototypes to optimize subsequent phases
Data & PLM Management
Enter technical data into the PLM system to track collection progress
Compile technical sheets for prototypes and samples
Define technical combinations and material pairings in the system
Verify Bills of Materials (BOM) for samples to ensure cost accuracy
Planning & Monitoring
Ensure adherence to the development calendar deadlines
Monitor the availability and arrival of required materials with the Research team
Prepare product reviews in advance to gather improvement points
Act as the key point of contact for Design, Marketing, and Operations
ProfilePROFILE Minimum 6 years of experience in product development, specifically within the Luxury Leather Goods sector Excellent command of English (mandatory); knowledge of French is a strong plus