Summary
About us
Founded by Spanish-born Cristóbal Balenciaga in 1917 and established in Paris in 1937 the original House of Balenciaga defined modern couture with its many innovations to form and technique.
Today it continues to uphold the vision of the House through boundary-pushing collections including womens and mens ready-to-wear accessories and objets dart. The brands unprecedented interactions with the expanding digital realm material developments and todays social responsibilities keep it at the forefront of modernity.
In 2021 Balenciagas 50th Couture collectionthe Houses first since its founder retired in 1968 reintroduces a standard of cutting-edge elegance.
From October 2015 to July 2025 Demna designed both mens and womens collections as the Artistic Director.
In July 2025 Pierpaolo Piccioli was appointed Creative Director of Balenciaga.
Job Description
Your opportunity
Within the Training team part of the Global Retail department you are responsible for designing implementing and monitoring the product training strategy on an international scale.
How you will contribute
- Assess design and develop Product Signature and Heritage training programs (in-class in-store and online) aligned with the Houses DNA history and artistic direction and consistent with the overall excellence strategy.
- Oversee the global rollout of Product Signature and Heritage training modules establishing a clear and coherent training framework and roadmap while adapting them to local specificities.
- Identify new training needs related to products signatures and the Houses heritage in collaboration with the Collection Merchandising Retail and Excellence teams and adapt training plans and content accordingly.
- Define the training strategy for seasonal launches including postfashion show releases.
- Define and supervise the deployment calendar of Product Signature and Heritage trainings in collaboration with the Global Retail Collection Merchandising and regional teams.
- Collaborate with the Collection Merchandising and Product Development teams to translate technical details signatures and collection inspirations into engaging learning content.
- Manage engage develop and supervise the Product Training team (HQ).
- Work closely with regional training managers to ensure alignment and effective execution and to collect field feedback (including during business trips).
- Act as the product ambassador within the Global Retail department.
- Define key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the impact of training on retail performance.
- Team management: 3 people recruit train and develop.
Who you are
- Minimum 5-10 years of experience in Training design development and deployment or in retail operations
- Previous experience in a global retail environment or a similar role would be a strong asset
- Strong team player able to collaborate effectively with cross-functional and local teams
- Ability to work in a fast-paced international environment with multiple stakeholders
- Excellent communication presentation and storytelling skills
- Solid understanding of the product lifecycle retail dynamics and client experience within the luxury fashion and culture industries
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel Word PowerPoint) Photoshop and digital tools
- Fluent English required (both written and spoken)
Why work with us
This is a fabulous opportunity to join the Balenciaga adventureand to actively contribute to the development of the business in a global Luxury Groupthat offersendlesspossibilities to learn and grow.
Balenciaga is committed to thriving your professional development within the House or in the Kering group. We empower leaders to create build and sustain high performing teams that excel in execution. We guide every employee to reach their full potential in a stimulating and fulfilling workplace environment.
Diversity Commitment
Balenciaga is committed to fostering a diverse workforce. We believe that diversity in all its forms - gender age nationality culture disability sexual orientation - enriches the workplace and our client experience. As an Equal Opportunity Employer we welcome all applications and select our talents based on competencies and in alignment with our brand behaviors. Setting people for success is what we live for. It is part of our interview process to discuss with you how to excel in our company.
Job Type
Regular
Start Date
Schedule
Full time
Organization
BALENCIAGA S.A.S.