Leather Goods Patternmaker & Prototypist

Overview

Moynat is a Parisian luxury leather goods Maison celebrated for its artisanal trunk-making tradition and refined savoir‑faire. The house cultivates meticulous handcraftsmanship and design-led product development within an atelier environment that serves both heritage collections and contemporary accessories.

Role & Responsibilities

• Report to the Workshop Manager and collaborate closely with stylists and the development team to realize new collections.
• Interpret technical sketches and development requests, propose constructive assembly solutions aligned with industrialisation objectives, and produce prototypes for leather goods, small leather goods and accessories.
• Draft templates and patterns (gabarits, patronages) and produce comprehensive technical dossiers including plans and manufacturing sequences.
• Define and formalise the manufacturing operations (gamme opératoire) for each product.
• Operate and contribute to the upkeep of atelier equipment: Refendeuse, Pareuse, flat and cylinder sewing machines (machine à coudre plate et canon), gluing booth (cabine d'encollage) and marking machine (machine à marquer).
• Participate in collective atelier initiatives such as training, tutoring, technical watch, inventories and demonstrations of technique.

Qualifications

• Vocational training in leather goods (maroquinerie) or equivalent professional formation.
• Minimum 5 years' hands‑on experience in patternmaking and prototyping within leather goods.
• Demonstrated autonomy, rigor and the ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary teams.
• Proactive problem‑solving aptitude and adaptability in a fast‑paced atelier context.
• Proficiency with MOZART software, Microsoft Office and Adobe applications.

Skills

Experience

Minimum 5 years of experience in modélisme and prototyping specifically within leather goods/maroquinerie, acquired in an atelier or product development setting.

Education

Diploma or professional qualification in maroquinerie/leather goods, or equivalent vocational training; significant demonstrable atelier experience accepted in lieu of formal qualification.

Culture

The Maison emphasises artisanal excellence, discreet luxury and a transmission-oriented atelier culture. Teams operate in a collaborative, craft-focused environment where technical mastery, mentorship and attention to detail are highly valued.