Bag Patternmaker
Saint Laurent in Scandicci seeks a Bag Patternmaker to develop handbag models and prototypes for the Style and Product Development teams.
Overview
Saint Laurent is a leading French luxury fashion house within the Kering group, recognised for its modern, couture-informed ready-to-wear, leather goods and accessories. The brand combines rigorous craftsmanship with contemporary design, operating ateliers and product development teams that collaborate closely with creative and technical departments.
Role & Responsibilities
- Create and develop handbag patterns and digital models using CAD in accordance with directions from the Style Office.
- Collaborate continuously and proactively with the Style Office and Product Development to translate design intent into producible patterns.
- Oversee prototype production, ensuring prototypes match technical specifications and are delivered within required timelines.
- Identify, manage and resolve technical or production issues arising during model development and prototyping.
- Maintain accurate documentation of patterns, revisions and technical notes to support sampling and handover to production.
Qualifications
- Minimum 10 years of proven experience in bag patternmaking or a closely related role within luxury leather goods.
- Advanced proficiency with CAD systems for pattern development.
- Deep technical knowledge of leathers, linings, hardware and handbag construction techniques.
- Strong interpersonal and cross-functional communication skills to liaise with design and product development teams.
- Meticulous attention to detail, organisational reliability and availability to meet sampling deadlines.
- Working knowledge of English or French preferred.
Skills
Experience
At least 10 years of hands-on experience in bag patternmaking or leather goods development within a luxury fashion environment, including end-to-end prototype development and cross-functional collaboration with style and product teams.
Education
Diploma or degree in fashion design, patternmaking, leather goods technology or equivalent vocational training; or equivalent professional experience in luxury accessories development.
Culture
Saint Laurent places a premium on sartorial excellence, artisanal craftsmanship and creative rigour. The working environment is collaborative and fast-paced, where technical mastery and attention to detail support the maison's modern, couture-inflected aesthetic.