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Founded in 2016, Polène is a French leather goods house distinguished by its dedication to exceptional craftsmanship, creating timeless pieces with organic designs inspired directly by nature. In a context of strong growth and international expansion, we are structuring our operations in 2025 and surrounding ourselves with top talent to develop refined expertise across all areas of the organization. Our resolutely artistic positioning supports the elevation of our handbags and jewelry collections, powered by the work of 800 artisans in our Spanish workshops in Ubrique. The Polène story can be written with you: join us behind the scenes at our Paris headquarters, already home to over one hundred passionate professionals committed to excellence. Within the Design team You will join our Studio’s Design division, a team of around ten people responsible for the creation and development of Polène’s leather goods collections.
Job Responsibility:
Conduct iconographic research and build moodboards from creative briefs
Translate concepts into sketches, technical drawings (Illustrator), Photoshop simulations, and handcrafted mock-ups
Create physical prototypes at various stages of development to test proportions, volumes, and detailing
Draft technical specification sheets for our in-house or external manufacturing partners (France, Spain, English-speaking countries)
Prepare correction sheets to guide the development and refinement of prototypes
Closely monitor project progress in coordination with the Collection and Sourcing teams
Take part in bi-monthly design meetings with the CEO and relevant teams to present project updates
Bring your design and materials expertise to the table to enrich the creative conversation and evolve the identity of Polène’s collections
Stay consistently up to date on industry trends, artisanal techniques, and innovations in leather goods
Requirements:
5 to 10 years of experience in handbag design
Strong expertise in leather goods construction techniques, leather materials, and the engineering of metal components
Proficient in Adobe Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign)
Skilled in hand drawing
Capable of building mock-ups using salpa and/or microfiber
Strong creativity and a sensitivity aligned with Polène’s aesthetic
Genuine interest in hands-on craftsmanship
Autonomous, detail-oriented, well-organized, and able to prioritize effectively in a fast-paced environment
Enjoy working collaboratively
Excellent interpersonal skills
Motivated to contribute to a dynamic, collective design process
What we offer:
A wellness and fitness subscription through ClassPass
Access to partner childcare networks: People and Baby, and Les Petits Chaperons Rouges
25 days of annual paid leave, plus 8 additional RTT days
Health insurance (Alan) covered at 60%
50% reimbursement of public transport or a sustainable mobility allowance of €40/month