Technical Development Manager — Fashion Jewelry

Location PantinÎle-de-FranceFrance
Type Full-Time
Seniority Manager
Posted Mar 17, 2026
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Hermès Sellier — Technical Development Manager, Fashion Jewelry in Pantin: lead technical development, prototyping and industrialisation for Hermès accessories.

Overview

Hermès Sellier is a storied Maison within the Hermès group, renowned for artisanal craftsmanship, refined materials and quietly inventive design across leather goods, silk, accessories and jewellery. As an employer, Hermès emphasizes craft-led product excellence, long-term skill development and collaborative, studio-driven working methods.

Role & Responsibilities

  • Lead end-to-end technical development of fashion jewelry collections from design intent to market launch, ensuring product functionality, durability and Hermès quality standards.
  • Manage and coach a technical team of three, defining priorities, allocating resources and establishing individual development plans.
  • Coordinate cross-functional stakeholders (Studio de Création, Bureau d’Études, Collection) and internal/external partners to secure timely delivery of prototypes and production launches for events, pre-collections and shows.
  • Design, implement and maintain development processes, tools and project methodologies (including PLM and performance indicators) to control timelines, risks and product quality.
  • Pilot supplier relationships and industrialisation activities: consolidate technical alignment, run performance reviews and contribute to supplier improvement plans.
  • Build and monitor KPI dashboards, master schedules and budgets; formalize risk inputs and post-launch reviews to drive continuous improvement.
  • Embed regulatory, sustainability and innovation requirements into product development and industrialisation choices.

Qualifications

  • Advanced technical degree (Bac+5/Master or equivalent) in engineering, materials science, product design or a related technical discipline.
  • Minimum 6 years' professional experience in product development and industrialisation, with demonstrable ability to manage technically complex projects.
  • Experience in the luxury sector or in an industry with equivalent quality and craftsmanship expectations.
  • Proven leadership and people-management skills, with the capacity to mobilize cross-functional teams and external partners.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; ability to present reasoned recommendations and influence decision-making.
  • Strong organisational rigour, attention to detail and resilience under time constraints.

Skills

PLM BI planning Project management Supplier management and industrialisation Prototype development and testing Materials and manufacturing process knowledge (jewellery/accessory techniques) Regulatory and sustainable product development KPI and dashboard creation Budget monitoring and cost-to-value analysis Cross-functional stakeholder communication

Experience

At least 6 years of progressive experience in product development and industrialisation, including leadership of technically demanding projects and coordination with internal studios and external suppliers; prior experience within luxury goods or similarly exacting manufacturing contexts is required.

Education

Advanced technical degree (Bac+5 / Master's level) in engineering, materials science, product design or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.

Culture

Hermès cultivates a craftsmanship-led culture where creativity, meticulousness and respect for savoir‑faire are central. The organisation values long-term professional development, collaborative studio-based work and a commitment to ethics, diversity and inclusion.