Special Projects Leathergoods Designer
Founded in 2016, the French leather goods house Polène stands out for its exceptional artisanal know-how, creating timeless pieces with an organic design directly inspired by nature.
Amid strong growth and international expansion, we are structuring our operations in 2025 and surrounding ourselves with top talent to deploy refined expertise at every level of our organization. Our decidedly artistic positioning is reflected in the elevation of our range of bags and jewelry, supported by 800 artisans in our Spanish workshops in Ubrique.
Polène’s story can be written with you: join us to contribute to this adventure behind the scenes at our Paris headquarters, which already welcomes more than a hundred people passionate about our craft.
As part of the Special Projects Design team
In a context of strong international growth and organizational structuring, the Design team is looking for a Leather accessories & Art Objects Designer to join its division. Within the accessories creation studio (leather goods and jewelry) and closely connected to it, you will assist the Special Projects Design Manager in all their various tasks.
Your main responsibilities will include:
Conducting research for iconography based on the creative brief provided.
Exploring creative concepts through sketches, mock-ups, as well as technical drawings made in Illustrator or simulations in Photoshop.
Preparing technical files and participating in technical meetings during development.
Communicating information to different stakeholders (artist/artisans, internal team, workshops in Spain and Paris) to ensure project progress.
Special projects will involve collaborating with various teams within the company:
the Branding team: for collaborations with artists and artisans, notably through Des Mains, a project creating objects using leather scraps from our bag production.
the Image team: for the creation of decorative elements developed with our prototyping workshops in Spain or Paris and with subcontractors.
the Press & Influence team: for special communication operations (e.g., influencer giftings).
the Retail team: for projects related to store openings.
Our expectations
You have 3-5 years of experience in a similar role, preferably in luxury product design or accessory creation. You are highly creative and hands-on, with a passion for hand drawing and a strong sense of fashion and luxury. You enjoy working with a variety of materials (leather, wood, glass, metal, etc.) and are comfortable in a versatile role. Knowledge of machine sewing on leather and experience with accessories would be a real plus.
You have solid technical skills and are proficient in the following software:
Graphic design software: Full mastery of the Adobe suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign).
3D software: Knowledge of 3D software is a plus.
You are also recognized for your personal qualities:
You are curious, eager to learn, and keen to propose new ideas. You enjoy pushing boundaries to open new doors and are ready to take on challenges in unexplored areas.
You are autonomous, rigorous, organized, highly motivated, and have a strong ability to work in a team.
You have excellent interpersonal skills and thrive in collaborative environments.
You are fluent in English; knowledge of a third language is appreciated.
A strong communicator with a creative sensibility and a pronounced sense of aesthetics.
Experience with leather or knowledge of leatherwork is a plus.
Our Environment
A fully on-site experience at our Paris offices, located in the heart of the 2nd arrondissement, Rue du Louvre, renovated at the end of 2024.
A ClassPass subscription for sports and wellness.
Access to childcare networks People and Baby and Les Petits Chaperons Rouges.
Legal Benefits:
25 days of paid vacation per year and 10,5 RTT days.
Health insurance via Alan, covered at 60%.
50% reimbursement of public transport or a sustainable mobility allowance of €40/month.
Meal card with a face value of €10 per day.
Polène is committed to promoting diversity and inclusion within its teams.