Casablanca Paris represents a unique vision of luxury, blending Parisian elegance with multicultural influences. Founded with a commitment to exceptional craftsmanship and modern sophistication, Casablanca is defined by its free-spirited ethos and distinctive aesthetic. More than a fashion house, Casablanca offers an immersive lifestyle experience, where artistry, creativity, and innovation meet. As we continue to expand globally, digital excellence sits at the heart of our growth strategy. We are looking for ambitious talent to join us on this journey, shaping the way Casablanca connects with its community worldwide.

Overview

We’re looking for a Senior Product Developer to lead the end-to-end development of their categories, from design concept through to production handover. You’ll make sure every collection meets the quality, cost and timing standards expected of a luxury brand. As a senior point of contact for the Atelier, suppliers and cross-functional teams, you’ll also deputise for the Head of Product Development when needed.

The role

Critical path & delivery

• Own the seasonal development critical path in line with the company CP. Anticipate risks and agree priorities with Design, Merchandising, Production and suppliers.
• Ensure on-time delivery of the SMS collection to a standard of quality suitable for a luxury brand, stepping in to resolve escalated issues.

Technical expertise

• Act as a technical expert on finishings, construction, embellishment and fabrication, advising Design on feasibility early in the process.
• Lead problem-solving with suppliers on unusual and challenging developments, driving innovative and commercially viable solutions.
• Ensure the accuracy and consistency of Tech Packs for Protos, SMS and Production.

Supplier strategy & relationships

• Shape the supplier base for owned categories: allocate styles strategically, assess supplier performance, and source and onboard new factories in line with quality, capacity, cost and responsible-sourcing goals.
• Build and maintain relationships with the internal Atelier and external factories in the UK, Europe, Turkey and Asia.
• Lead factory visits, trade fair attendance and sourcing trips.

Costing & commercial

• Lead cost negotiations, setting target make prices from Merchandising direction and engineering product to hit target margins and market-competitive RRPs.
• Partner with the Chief of Supply Chain and Merchandising to set margins and pricing ahead of Sales, providing commercial insight and costing analysis.
• Manage the development budget for owned categories, report on spend and recommend actions to control costs.

Cross-functional collaboration

• Work with the Raw Materials Manager on factory-sourced fabric and trim development and on wider sourcing strategy.
• Lead or contribute to Range Reviews, Fit Sessions and Production Handovers, giving clear technical and commercial recommendations.
• Make sure sample trackers and development reporting across the team are accurate and up to date.

Leadership & strategy

• Lead the development process for owned categories from initial design concept to handover to production, setting priorities and making key decisions on approach, supplier and construction.
• Deputise for the Head of Product Development, and represent Product Development in senior meetings when required.
• Find and drive improvements to development processes, tools (including Zedonk) and ways of working across the team.

The candidate

• Significant experience (typically 7+ years) in luxury product development, with a proven record of managing categories or collections from concept to production.
• Expert knowledge of garment embellishment, including printing, beading, appliqué and a range of embroidery techniques, gained working with factories across Europe, China and India.
• Strong supplier network and experience working with factories in the UK, Europe, Asia and Turkey.
• Proven negotiation skills and strong commercial awareness of costing, margins and pricing.
• Experience managing, mentoring or developing junior team members.
• An elevated eye with in-depth technical knowledge of fabrics, trims and garment construction.
• Highly organised, with advanced Excel and Adobe CS skills; experience with Zedonk or a similar PLM system preferred.
• Calm, decisive and solution-focused under pressure, able to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, confident influencing at all levels internally and externally.