LEATHER DEVELOPMENT & SOURCING MANAGER

LVMH; Getafe; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

LOEWE is seeking a Leather Development & Sourcing Manager to join our Development team in the Madrid area. You will bridge creative vision and technical execution from design briefs to proprietary brand signatures, upholding quality, sustainability, and efficiency.

Ideal candidates bring 15+ years in leather development/tanning, deep tanning/finishing knowledge, and fluency in English and Spanish. Italian and/or French are a plus.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of proven experience in leather development, research, and tanning within a fast-paced luxury environment.
• Deep knowledge of tanning, finishing, grading, and leather behavior in handbag construction. A strong eye for luxury aesthetics, handfeel, grain, and color nuance.
• Exceptional communication, high cross-functional influence, and the ability to seamlessly translate creative briefs into precise technical specifications.
• Fluency in English and Spanish are a must; knowledge of Italian and/or French is a strong advantage.

Responsibilities

• Drive Rapid Development & Innovation: Spearhead end-to-end development cycles from the initial design brief to industrialization, successfully optimizing innovation lead times while maintaining strict adherence to the collection milestone calendar without quality degradation.
• Translate Creative Vision into Brand Signatures: Direct exclusive touch, finishes, color depth, and natural aging characteristics, ensuring high first-time-right color and handfeel approval rates and consistent Maison signature finishes across bulk production.
• Quality Assurance & Technical Validation: Balance acceleration in time-to-market with rigorous technical validation, comprehensive testing, quality assurance, and root-cause analysis for leather behavior in handbag construction.
• Supplier Management & ESG Integration: Lead supplier management, negotiation, and cross-functional decision-making while embedding robust ESG practices, full traceability, and regulatory compliance into daily operations.

Skills

Leather development

Leather research

Tanning

Finishing

Color & handfeel

Quality assurance

Cross-functional influence

English fluency

Spanish fluency

Job description

Are you an expert in luxury leather craftsmanship with a passion for driving innovation and speed-to-market? We are looking for a Leather Development & Sourcing Manager to join our Development team.

In this pivotal role, you will bridge creative vision and technical execution, translating design briefs into proprietary brand signatures while maintaining the highest standards of quality, sustainability, and efficiency.

Job responsibilities

• Drive Rapid Development & Innovation: Spearhead end-to-end development cycles from the initial design brief to industrialization, successfully optimizing innovation lead times while maintaining strict adherence to the collection milestone calendar without quality degradation.
• Translate Creative Vision into Brand Signatures: Direct exclusive touch, finishes, color depth, and natural aging characteristics, ensuring high first-time-right color and handfeel approval rates and consistent Maison signature finishes across bulk production.
• Quality Assurance & Technical Validation: Balance acceleration in time-to-market with rigorous technical validation, comprehensive testing, quality assurance, and root-cause analysis for leather behavior in handbag construction.
• Supplier Management & ESG Integration: Lead supplier management, negotiation, and cross-functional decision-making while embedding robust ESG practices, full traceability, and regulatory compliance into daily operations.

Profile

• 15+ years of proven experience in leather development, research, and tanning within a fast-paced luxury environment.
• Deep knowledge of tanning, finishing, grading, and leather behavior in handbag construction. A strong eye for luxury aesthetics, handfeel, grain, and color nuance.
• Exceptional communication, high cross-functional influence, and the ability to seamlessly translate creative briefs into precise technical specifications.
• Fluency in English and Spanish are a must; knowledge of Italian and/or French is a strong advantage.

Additional information

About LOEWE

Founded in Spain in 1846, LOEWE is the second-oldest luxury fashion house in the world. Since 2025, the House is under the creative direction of Jack McCollough and Lazaro Hernandez, guided by a rich artistic sensibility and an imaginative exploration of craft. This new chapter builds on core sensibilities of LOEWE: an intellectual and playful approach to fashion, the vibrant spirit of Spanish lifestyle, and unmatched leather expertise.

At LOEWE we are committed to a culture that welcomes all, regardless of gender, ethnicity, socioeconomic background and abilities, including people with disabilities of all types. Our aim is for everyone to feel valued, included, and empowered to contribute their best.

Are you ready to shape the future of luxury leather goods?

Steeped in art and historical references, rooted in craft and tradition, Loewe has been reinventing leather craftmanship for almost 200 years. From its birth in Madrid in 1846 to its latest collection dedicated to the elegance of Chinese monochrome ceramics, the Maison’s journey has been defined by its core values: energy, creativity, and a thoroughly modern approach blended with traditional techniques.

Craft at Loewe is unconditionally bound up with art, an endless source of inspiration: from the British Arts & Craft masters to the whimsical world of Studio Ghibli, art is at the heart of every collection – and the House is committed to supporting the artists and creators informing its work.

Today, Loewe’s master artisans combine their craft knowledge, accumulated over generations, with new technologies to produce iconic objects presenting both instant appeal and enduring style: true incarnations of Loewe’s ideals and vision.

Radical and ever-evolving: here’s to another 200 years of Loewe history

Since 2013, Jonathan Anderson, Loewe’s Creative Director, has been carrying this vision ever further. One of the leading designers of his generation, Anderson has spearheaded a major rejuvenation of the House.

Through a redesign of the brand identity, a modern articulation of its commitment to craft (with the launch of the Loewe Foundation Craft Prize, for instance), and a series of critically acclaimed and genre-defining Women’s and Men’s collections, Loewe has been further elevated as an influential and global cultural force.

At the intersection of fashion, craft and culture, Loewe’s ambition is to be radical and ever-evolving. Craft and luxury are inextricably linked, and at Loewe, the one makes the other feel more accessible and tangible. By showing how the collections are made and honouring the complex artisanal processes behind them, it becomes possible to see their value and their merit. And by adding a cultural dimension – involving fine arts, film, dance, etc. –, Loewe has become a vibrant force for creativity and innovation, ensuring the brand’s durability for another 200 years… and more.

Crafting Dreams Starts With Yours

At LVMH, people make the difference in the art of crafting dreams.

Our people fuel our dynamic, entrepreneurial culture. We value collective ambitions, encouraging our talents to push boundaries and champion a curious, audacious state of mind. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in nurturing every individual with a growth mindset and development opportunities, consistently empowering them to reach their full potential. We are actively committed to positive impact through an inclusive environment that supports and gives back to our talented community.

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