Join this iconic fashion house, as we seek a dedicated and dynamic Head of Leather Goods and Accessories Products to embark on a permanent journey with us. Dive into a role where your expertise will influence the development of our luxurious leather accessories, fostering connections with teams across the board to ensure the seamless arrival of our collections.

Responsibilities:

• Development Oversight: Spearhead the development of our accessory categories, with a special focus on leather goods across all collections.
• Team Collaboration: Serve as the pivotal liaison among the raw materials team, accessory and finished product vendors, production, and merchandising departments.
• Planning and Execution: Adhere to the planning and critical path to ensure collection deliveries are on schedule.
• Budget Management: Take charge of the budget for the leather accessories category.
• Sourcing and Briefing: Direct the sourcing of raw materials and provide comprehensive briefings to the raw materials team in line with the designer's vision and merchandising plans.
• Process Monitoring: Oversee the development process, including the launch of styles, fitting sessions, and the monitoring of collections to ensure milestone achievements.
• Sample Management: Handle the preparation and shipment of internal and external samples and prototypes, including transportation monitoring.
• Product Resolution: Act proactively to resolve any product issues or potential halts in prototype development.
• Supplier Coordination: Collaborate with the Accessories Director for supplier allocation and negotiate costs while monitoring quality and pricing targets.
• Technical Review and Feedback: Conduct technical reviews of samples for final definition and delivery, ensuring all product data is captured accurately for production.

Skills:

• Proactive approach to problem-solving regarding products and deadlines.
• Strong product and fashion industry awareness.
• Technical know-how in accessories/jewelry, with textile knowledge being a significant plus.
• Insight into studio context and dynamics.
• Analytical prowess coupled with excellent reporting skills.
• Flexibility and a high degree of empathy.
• Proficient negotiation skills.

Education and Experience:

• A degree in a relevant field such as business, product design, or engineering.
• Fluency in French and English is a must.
• Competent with IT skills, including Office pack and PLM.
• A minimum of 3-5 years of experience in a similar role.

Rabanne is renowned for its pioneering spirit in the fashion world, consistently delivering innovation and excellence through its luxury collections. As our Head of Leather Goods and Accessories Products, you'll play a crucial role in maintaining this legacy, blending tradition with cutting-edge design to create products that resonate with our distinguished clientele.