Product Developer Leather Goods
Pubblicato il 10-09-2026 - Beni di consumo e di lusso / Moda in Milano
We are seeking a dynamic and proactive Product Development Fancy Accessories to join our Accessories Team. Supported by the Development Manager, this role is pivotal in driving new collection development, from ideation to the 'GO STYLE' phase, by effectively balancing design aesthetics with technical feasibility, cost efficiency, quality standards, and tight deadlines. The successful candidate will collaborate closely with Style and Marketing teams and animate all the industrial stakeholders ensuring timely execution of mock-ups and prototypes in adherence to Maison quality standards and industrial strategies. Job responsibilities
Key Responsibilities:
Manage designer requests for new collection development, aligning with Marketing briefs;
Sourcing specific materials, technics or suppliers upon the project brief;
Monitor mock-ups and prototypes arrival for collection meetings and conduct weekly development follow-ups;
Creation of development and research-related orders;
Overseeing special order samples: orders, deliveries, and dispatch;
Responsible for planning the creative brief all the way through to the GO STYLE phase;
Develop the re-use/circular creativity approach;
Design to Cost approach;
Sensible to reglementary topics.
Profile
Profile:
Degree in Industrial Design, Engineering or similar;
5/7 years of experience in product development roles for Accessoires (metal, leather, multiple materials, etc.);
Experience as a Project Manager.
Hight interest in products, ideally in leather goods and a good understanding of the luxury market.
Knowledge of leather goods development/design would be a plus
Good knowledge of the Office suite and PLM.
Languages: Fluent in Italian and English, French would be a plus.
Travel: Frequent weekly travel within Italy and France is required.
Leadership & Competences:
Dynamism and proactivity are essential personal characteristics
Motivation Passion
Flexibility
Ability to work in a team
Ability to influence organizations, with an entrep