Technical Specifications Specialist — Footwear

Overview

Louis Vuitton is a leading luxury maison specialising in leather goods, ready-to-wear and footwear, and is part of the LVMH group. The brand is known for its heritage craftsmanship, artisanal ateliers and global retail network, offering a highly professional, design-driven environment where product quality and attention to detail are paramount.

Role & Responsibilities

• Encode and catalogue all materials and components required for each shoe model (leathers, accessories, reinforcements, laces, packaging, etc.) and enter the corresponding technical sheet (DI.BA.) into the system.
• Create and maintain Bill of Materials (BOM) and costed technical sheets; produce cost estimates during prototyping and for collection items.
• Collaborate with Design, Purchasing, Marketing and internal/external manufacturers to ensure accurate coding and alignment between technical data and physical samples.
• Coordinate with external and internal factories on labour costs, consumption assumptions and consistency of DI.BA. with supplier-managed samples.
• Contribute to the determination of production pricing in partnership with relevant departments.
• Prepare and deliver reports and analyses on technical data, costs and production parameters.

Qualifications

• Secondary school diploma or university degree (Diploma o Laurea).
• Minimum 3 years' experience in a footwear technical/costing role; 5+ years in the footwear sector preferred.
• Excellent knowledge of Excel; PLM experience is a distinct advantage.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with proven ability to liaise across Design, Purchasing and Manufacturing.
• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a cross-functional team.
• Working knowledge of English.

Skills

Experience

Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in footwear technical specifications, costing or BOM management; candidates with 5+ years in the footwear industry are preferred.

Education

Secondary school diploma or university degree.

Culture

Louis Vuitton combines artisanal savoir‑faire with a fastidious, design-led approach to product development. The workplace emphasises collaboration among design, production and commercial teams, high standards of craftsmanship and international perspectives typical of a global luxury house.