BALENCIAGA - Senior RTW Collection Merchandiser - H/F

Balenciaga S.A.; Paris; Sur place; EUR 50 000 - 80 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Join Balenciaga as a Senior RTW Collection Merchandiser, where you will contribute to defining collection strategies and analyzing market trends in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. You will play a vital role in managing collections and guiding junior team members, fostering a culture of creativity and excellence in one of the most influential fashion houses.

Qualifications

• Solid understanding of the luxury/fashion market.
• Fluent in English and French; Italian a plus.
• Ability to manage various projects simultaneously.

Responsabilités

• Define collection strategy considering market trends and consumer needs.
• Analyze results of previous collections to identify improvement areas.
• Supervise junior members of the merchandising team.

Connaissances

Analytical skills

Project management

Interpersonal skills

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Fashion Management or related field

Outils

Excel

PowerPoint

PLM

InDesign

Description du poste

Summary

BALENCIAGA – Senior RTW Collection Merchandiser (H/F)

About us

Cristóbal Balenciaga founded the House in 1917 in his home of Spain. In 1937, he established the brand in Paris, designing its collections there until 1968. Cristóbal Balenciaga had a reputation as a couturier of uncompromising standards and was referred to as "the master of us all" by Christian Dior and as “The Couturier of the Couturiers” by Gabrielle Chanel. The ultra-modern shapes were trademarks of the house. While the brand’s identity is firmly rooted in its highly conceptual prêt-à-porter collections, its leather goods, footwear, and accessories experience worldwide success as well. Among the archetypal products of the House are its handbag collections. A new focus on the development of Balenciaga ready-to-wear collections for men was quickly established as highly successful. Since October 2015, Demna has designed both men’s and women’s collections as the artistic director. The Balenciaga House, part of the Kering group since 2001, is one of the most influential names in fashion.

Job Description

We are currently seeking a Senior Collection Merchandiser who will report to the RTW Collection Merchandising & Special Projects Director.

Your opportunity

As part of the RTW & Special Projects Collection Merchandising team, you will be participating in the full-round construction process of all Balenciaga’s global RTW collections and special projects. You will oversee the following tasks and missions in this framework.

How you will contribute

Collection Development and Management:
• Define the collection strategy by considering brand DNA, market trends and consumer needs.
• Oversee the collection plan, ensuring a balanced offering across categories, prices, volumes, and margins and follow-up development.
• Collaborate closely with creative teams to ensure harmony between artistic vision and commercial potential.

Strategic Analysis and Monitoring:
• Conduct in-depth monitoring of luxury trends, customer behaviors, and competitor performance.
• Analyze the results of previous collections (sales, sell-through, margins) to identify opportunities and areas for improvement.
• Provide strategic insights to guide future product and collection development.

Project Management and Coordination:
• Ensure collaboration between coordination, development, production, retail, and wholesale departments to meet deadlines, quality standards, and overall consistency.
• Actively participate in key stages, such as showrooms and collection presentations.
• Ensure that each product meets the expectations of target markets while embodying the brand's DNA.

Leadership and Team Management:
• Supervise junior members of the merchandising team, guiding them in their missions and developing their skills.
• Work with management to guide strategic decisions related to collections and commercial priorities.

Performance Optimization:
• Monitor the performance of collections after launch and recommend adjustments to maximize their impact.
• Implement tools and processes to improve data analysis and its use in decision-making.
• Prepare strategic reports, including detailed insights on sales, trends, and opportunities.

Who you are

• A technical specialist with solid understanding of the luxury/fashion market and key players

• An individual with a product sensitivity, strong analytical ability both quantitative and qualitative, proven ability to manage various projects at different development stages,

• A person with strong interpersonal skills, ability to work with transversal teams, ability to be flexible and reactive, fluent in English and French, Italian would be a plus.

• An individual who is an expert in the Pack Office (Excel, Powerpoint), PLM and InDesign will be a plus.

Why work with us?

This is a role within an international environment and a fast-growing House. You develop your expertise in a culture where everyone’s uniqueness is valued. You enhance your creativity, innovation and influencing skills by creating and developing corporate learning & development strategies at global level.

Balenciaga is committed to thriving your professional development within the House or in the Kering group. We empower leaders to create, build and sustain high performing teams that excel in execution. We guide every employee to reach their full potential in a stimulating and fulfilling workplace environment.

Diversity Commitment

Balenciaga is committed to fostering a diverse workforce. We believe that diversity in all its forms - gender, age, nationality, culture, disability, sexual orientation… - enriches the workplace and our client experience. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we welcome all applications and select our talents based on competencies and in alignment with our brand behaviors. Setting people for success is what we live for. It is part of our interview process to discuss with you how to excel in our company.

Job Type

Regular

Start Date

2025-05-12

Schedule

Full time

Organization

BALENCIAGA S.A.S.