Technical Development Coordinator — Leather RTW

Location FlorenceTuscanyItaly
Type Other
Seniority Mid-Level
Posted Mar 16, 2026
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Chanel in Florence (Osmannoro) seeks a Technical Development Coordinator — Leather RTW to oversee leather garment development and supplier coordination.

Overview

Chanel is an iconic French luxury fashion house renowned for its couture, ready-to-wear, leather goods and accessories. As an employer, the brand values artisanal excellence, rigorous quality standards and creative innovation while maintaining a strong commitment to heritage craftsmanship and internationally integrated production networks.

Role & Responsibilities

  • Coordinate end-to-end technical development for leather ready-to-wear collections, from first prototype to transfer-to-production.
  • Translate design intent into comprehensive technical packs, spec sheets and tolerances for leather garments.
  • Lead and schedule fit sessions, record fit notes, and drive iterative adjustments with pattern makers and design teams.
  • Interface with leather suppliers, component vendors and contracted factories to ensure material suitability and manufacturability.
  • Perform dimensional checks, quality audits and construction reviews on samples and pre-production garments.
  • Manage development timelines, sample flows and escalation of critical path issues to production and sourcing stakeholders.
  • Troubleshoot construction, assembly and material behavior specific to leather; propose practical engineering solutions.
  • Maintain precise documentation of BOMs, trims, measurement charts and change logs throughout the development cycle.

Qualifications

  • Proven background in technical development for leather garments or leather-focused accessory-apparel integration.
  • Strong understanding of leather types, behavior, and tanning/finish implications on patterning and construction.
  • Demonstrable ability to produce and maintain detailed technical packs, measurement charts and tolerance tables.
  • Excellent communication skills with experience liaising between design, pattern making, suppliers and factories.
  • Organized, process-oriented approach with ability to manage concurrent development tracks and tight deadlines.

Skills

Technical packs and spec sheet creation Pattern interpretation and garment construction for leather Fit session leadership and fit note documentation Bill of Materials (BOM) management Quality control and dimensional checking Supplier and factory coordination Project and timeline management

Experience

Typically requires several years (commonly 3–5+) of hands-on technical development experience within leather ready-to-wear or closely related leather apparel/product categories, including direct exposure to suppliers and production processes.

Education

Degree or diploma in Fashion Technology, Technical Design, Textile Engineering or equivalent vocational experience in garment development.

Culture

The workplace emphasizes craftsmanship, discretion and exacting standards characteristic of haute couture and luxury manufacturing. Teams operate in a collaborative, cross-disciplinary environment where technical rigor and respect for material heritage are paramount.