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Polène Paris

Direct-to-consumer luxury leather handbags

Design Manager - Special Projects

Industrial DesignConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeÎle-de-France, FranceNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • At least five years of experience in a similar role in object, fashion, or accessories design, ideally in the fashion or luxury industry.
  • Prior successful experience managing or supervising a creative team.
  • Creativity, manual aptitude, and an interest in working with materials such as wood, glass, and metal, with a strong interest in and knowledge of leather.
  • Proficiency with Adobe software, including Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign.
  • Ability to manage multiple major projects simultaneously in a dynamic environment; autonomy, rigor, and organization.
  • Strong interpersonal skills and ability to facilitate cross-functional projects and foster team cohesion.
  • Developed artistic and aesthetic sensibility.
  • Fluent English.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the creation of all special projects within the Studio and manage a team of two designers, reporting to the Head of Design.
  • Initiate and supervise the creative process for special projects, including collaborations, upcycling initiatives, exceptional objects for communications activities with the Press and Image teams, influencer gifting, and VIP activations.
  • Follow the development process for special projects with a product manager, coordinating with internal prototyping workshops in Paris and Spain.
  • Ensure technical specification sheets are prepared and information is accurately transferred between internal teams and artisans to meet delivery milestones.
  • Work closely with the Collection, Image, and Branding teams, workshops in Paris and Spain, and external partners and suppliers.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience in the fashion or luxury industry.
  • Proficiency in French and/or Spanish.

About the Company

Polène Paris

Direct-to-consumer luxury leather handbags

Polène Paris creates luxury leather goods, focusing on handcrafted handbags and accessories designed in Paris. The company sells its products directly to customers online and through select retail partners, aiming at a global audience of fashion-conscious buyers. Its products are made with premium materials and built to be timeless, emphasizing quality craftsmanship over trendiness. Polène sets itself apart by combining traditional handcraftsmanship with modern, understated design and a selective distribution approach, rather than relying on mass-market channels. The goal is to grow a premium brand that offers durable, elegant pieces that resonate with discerning customers through strong social media presence and influencer collaborations.

Company size
501-1,000
Company stage
Seed
Total funding
$1.4M
Headquarters
Paris, France
Founded
2016

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