CDI - Directeur Développement Matières et Composants H/F
Core
Director of Material and Component Development for Hermès Sellier, responsible for the creative and industrial development of fabrics, linings, and embroidery, ensuring alignment with creative direction, sustainability goals, and budget constraints.
Role type
Senior Director, Product Development (Luxury Fashion)
Builds
Luxury fashion collections (fabrics, linings, embroidery, components)
Domain
Luxury Fashion / Textile & Leather Goods
Required skills
Strategic material planning, team leadership (20+ people), cross-functional collaboration, budget management, sustainable sourcing, industrial feasibility analysis, PLM system management, supply chain coordination
Preferred skills
Sustainability certification knowledge (GOTS, LWG, RWS, etc.), advanced PLM expertise, data-driven material structure optimization
Technologies
FPLM, M3, PLM systems
Responsibilities
Define and pilot the target material structure and color palette per season; manage the development timeline and deadlines; supervise a team of ~20; ensure industrial feasibility and quality of materials; drive sustainable sourcing strategies; consolidate budget and performance reporting; coordinate with Studio, Buying, and Production teams; manage supplier compliance and regulations.
Seniority
Director, strategic leadership & hands-on management