Collection Coordinator

Maison Margiela is a Paris-based fashion house founded in 1988 by Belgian designer Martin Margiela. Celebrating unconventional aesthetics and embracing the philosophy that fashion is an art of expression rather than a cult of personality, Maison Margiela offers haute couture, ready-to-wear for women and men, contemporary line MM6, footwear, interior design, and accessories, including leather goods, fine jewelry and fragrance.

In 2002, the French house became part of OTB. Along with sister brands of the group, Maison Margiela continues pushing the boundaries of modern fashion while preserving its distinctive identity and heritage.

The Collection Coordinator - Artisanal & Special Projects supports the development and delivery of the Artisanal collections and Special Projects, acting as a key link between Creative, Studio, Atelier, Production and other internal teams. The role ensures that creative projects are translated into clear development plans and delivered to the required level of quality, timing and execution.

Job Mission

• Coordinate the end-to-end development of Artisanal collections and Special Projects, from initial creative direction through final delivery.
• Work closely with the Head of Design and Artisanal team to translate creative concepts into structured development plans.
• Act as a central point of coordination between Studio, Atelier, Fabrics and Prints, Embroidery, Suppliers and other relevant departments.
• Establish and maintain collection timelines, development, milestones and priorities, ensuring alignment across all stakeholders.
• Coordinate the development of prototypes, samples, fittings and final pieces, following up on progress and resolving day-to-day development issues.
• Follow up on materials, techniques, embroideries, artisanal processes and specialist craftsmanship required for each project.
• Ensure accurate and timely communication of project information, including technical requirements, sample status, quantities, deadlines and approvals.
• Organize and prepare fittings, collection reviews, presentations and key development meetings, ensuring all necessary information and samples are available.
• Maintain clear collection tracking tools and provide regular updates on development progress, risks, priorities and delays.
• Anticipate potential challenges and proactively coordinate solutions with the relevant teams.
• Support budget follow-up and ensure development remains aligned with agreed project parameters.
• Contribute to the development of efficient processes and tools that improve communication, visibility and organization across Artisanal and Special Projects.
• Support the team during collection preparation, show, presentation and delivery periods, including periods of high activity and tight deadlines.

Profile

• Previous experience in collection coordination, product development, studio coordination or a similar role within luxury fashion and preferably couture.
• Strong understanding of collection development and the specific requirements of artisanal, highly crafted or special-project work.
• Excellent organizational and project-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
• Strong attention to detail and a high sensitivity to quality, craftsmanship and creative intent.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively with creative and technical teams.
• Proactive, solution-oriented and comfortable working in a fast-paced, highly collaborative environment.
• Ability to anticipate needs, manage deadlines and maintain a clear overview while remaining attentive to detail.
• Fluency in English and French preferred.

Le Collection Coordinator – Artisanal & Special Projects accompagne le développement et la livraison des collections Artisanal et des Projets Spéciaux, en assurant un rôle clé de liaison entre la Création, le Studio, l’Atelier, la Production et les autres équipes internes. Le poste veille à traduire les projets créatifs en plans de développement clairs et structurés, et à garantir leur réalisation dans le respect des exigences de qualité, de délais et d’exécution.

Mission du poste

• Coordonner l’ensemble du développement des collections Artisanal et des Projets Spéciaux, depuis la direction créative initiale jusqu’à la livraison finale.
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