About the role
LA MAISON JACQUEMUS
Jacquemus was founded by Simon Porte Jacquemus in 2009 in Paris, France.
Dedicated to the memory of the designer’s late mother, the brand draws inspiration from a passion for culture. The Jacquemus ready-to-wear and accessories collections for men and women reference the French way of life and universal gestures of beauty, encompassing influences from fine art photography to decorative arts, cinema, painting, and sculpture.
Throughout the years, Jacquemus has staged runway productions in unique and unexpected locations, including a Parisian swimming pool, the Musée Picasso, a lavender field in Provence, a wheat field outside Paris, a salt marsh in the Camargue, and a beach in Hawaii. More recently, the brand has embraced settings such as the canal of the Château de Versailles (Le Chouchou), the Fondation Maeght (Les Sculptures), Casa Malaparte (La Casa) and Auguste Perret’s Parisian apartment (La Croisière).
Based in the 8th arrondissement of Paris, Jacquemus is an independent fashion house with over 300 employees. Renowned for its fast-growing digital presence and its worldwide business spread, the brand has created innovative retail experiences around the world before opening its first permanent flagship store at 58 Avenue Montaigne in Paris in 2022. Following this milestone, international boutiques have opened in New York (SoHo), London (New Bond Street), Los Angeles (Melrose Avenue) and Dubai.
YOUR ROLE
Within the Jacquemus Knitwear Design team, you will work across both Womenswear and Menswear collections.
Working closely with the Head of Knitwear Design, you will contribute to the creative development of the collections, from initial research and concept through to fittings and final product.
MISSIONS
- Creative research and development of knitwear concepts, silhouettes, shapes and details ;
- Design across both Womenswear and Menswear ;
- Research and development of yarns, stitches, techniques and finishings ;
- Development of innovative and experimental knitwear, including mixed techniques and materials ;
- Creation and update of technical files for each design ;
- Preparation and follow-up of designs with development team ;
- Participation in fittings and follow-up of prototypes through to final validation ;
- Support of the team throughout the different stages of the collection.
YOUR PROFILE
- You have a strong experience in knitwear design within a fashion luxury house ;
- You have a strong fashion sensibility and excellent understanding of knitwear construction and techniques ;
- You are creative, curious and hands-on, you should be comfortable developing both stronf runway pieces and more product-driven designs, with the ability to translate creative ideas into clear product respecting the brand DNA.
This position is based in the 8th arrondissement of Paris.