Creative Leather Goods Designer for Luxury Studio

Polène Paris; Paris; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Polène invites design talents to join its studio in Paris to shape leather goods and jewellery collections from concept to finished products. You will collaborate with the Collection and Sourcing teams and workshops in France and Spain to ensure technical accuracy and craft excellence.

The role focuses on creative research, moodboards, sketches, technical drawings and mock-ups, with a strong emphasis on materials, volumes and Polène's identity.

Qualifications

• Experience in design (leather goods, jewellery, objects) within luxury or high-end maisons.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign) and hand sketching.
• Strong understanding of construction and manufacturing techniques; able to work with technical teams.

Responsibilities

• Conduct creative and visual research based on briefs and build moodboards to inspire new designs.
• Translate concepts into sketches, technical drawings, simulations and mock-ups.
• Create mock-ups at different development stages to test shapes and constructions.
• Develop technical specifications and correction sheets for workshops and support prototype iterations.
• Oversee technical development with Collection and Sourcing teams and workshops in France and Spain.
• Participate in design reviews and present progress to contribute to the creative process.
• Stay updated on trends, materials, craftsmanship and innovations to evolve Polène's identity.

Skills

Leather goods design

Jewellery design

Adobe Illustrator

Prototyping

Team collaboration

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

Polène invites design talents to join its studio in Paris to shape leather goods and jewellery collections from concept to finished products. You will collaborate with the Collection and Sourcing teams and workshops in France and Spain to ensure technical accuracy and craft excellence.

The role focuses on creative research, moodboards, sketches, technical drawings and mock-ups, with a strong emphasis on materials, volumes and Polène's identity.