About the job
Join us in writing the next chapter of Sézane, the first French fashion brand born online. Our journey emphasizes common sense, quality, and creativity at its core.
For over 20 years, Sézane has been built on foundational adventures and choices: choosing to do things differently, choosing humanity, choosing to act, and trusting our convictions to challenge the status quo.
At Sézane, we explore both substance and style; it's more than just a fashion story—it's a story of lives intertwined—yours, mine, and everyone contributing to this narrative.
We are on the lookout for talented, creative, and agile individuals who share our passion for continuous improvement. If you are a self-motivated talent who respects others and believes that nothing is out of reach with commitment, we want to hear from you!
We seek a Quality Manager - Knitwear (H/F) to join our ready-to-wear department as soon as possible. This position is located in Paris (75) and is available as a permanent contract (CDI).
Reporting to the Knitwear Quality Manager, your key responsibilities will include:
Development Phase
- Ensuring monitoring, analysis, and validation of materials during the collection phase (technical sheets and/or test reports), in collaboration with the design studio, product managers, and suppliers;
- Assessing risks associated with materials and evaluating model/material compatibility, identifying key concerns, and suggesting alternatives or technical improvements when necessary;
- Organizing quality risk reviews and overseeing model tracking, with special focus on high-stake products (value, volume, or visibility) to ensure deadlines are met;
- Proactively identifying quality risks ahead of production and implementing appropriate testing procedures and controls on materials or products;
- Analyzing and providing feedback on prototypes, proposing corrective actions and technical solutions as required;
- Validating the prototype marked “OK for production,” ensuring it meets Sézane's quality standards.
Production Phase
- Adapting and planning the material and/or finished product inspection plan based on the supplier portfolio;
- Managing quality alerts in coordination with Production and Technical teams, ensuring responsiveness and implementation of corrective actions;
- Overseeing management and validation of compositions, care instructions, and final product labeling;
- Conducting quality control on initial production pieces to ensure compliance;
- Defining suitable packaging solutions to ensure product integrity.