Design to Manufacturing Transformation director

Reporting to the VP Operations, in charge of Sourcing & Supply Chain, you will have to lead the end to end transformation of the Group.

1. End-to-End Transformation Leadership

Lead and coordinate the operating model transformation of the entire Design-to-Manufacturing value chain:

• Trend & Concept Creation
• Product Design
• Product Development
• Sampling
• Production Readiness

2. Cross-Functional Alignment

Drive alignment across Brands and functions on:

• Critical Path Management
• Product Development Milestones
• PLM Usage Standards
• KPI Frameworks
• Governance Structures
• Decision-Making Processes

Lead the redesign and simplification of product development processes through:

• Elimination of non-value-added activities.
• Reduction of organizational handovers.
• Standardization of product development workflows.
• Increased usage of validated product blocks.
• Improved data discipline and process compliance.
• Harmonization of ways of working across Brands and regions.

Identify, prioritize and implement automation opportunities across:

Trend & Concept Creation

• Automated moodboard generation.

Product Development

• AI-generated design variations.
• AI-assisted technical sketches.
• Automated Tech Pack creation.
• Automated BOM creation.
• 3D simulations.
• Early fit issue detection.

Process Automation

• Automated workflow management in PLM.
• Automated critical-path alerts.
• Automated reporting and KPI dashboards.
• Data quality monitoring and exception management.

5. PLM Transformation Ownership

Act as Business Co-Lead for the PLM transformation for:

• Defining business requirements.
• Driving adoption across all Brands.
• Standardizing processes and data models.
• Ensuring PLM becomes the single source of truth for product development activities.
• Maximizing automation opportunities enabled by PLM.

6. Buying offices Integration & Capability Development

Work closely with Group Sourcing and Buying Offices teams to increase efficiency and operational leverage.

7. Supplier Collaboration & Delegation Strategy

In partnership with the Global Sourcing Director, develop and deploy a supplier-centric operating model where selected activities are progressively delegated to strategic suppliers while maintaining internal governance and brand ownership.

Profile

You have at least 15 years in Product Development, Sourcing, Operations or Consulting in the Fashion, Apparel or Lingerie industry.

You have a proven track record of leading international business transformation programs and strong understanding of Design-to-Manufacturing processes.

An experience with PLM Transformation process and an exposure to AI and process automation initiatives is required.

English is mandatory. French is a plus.

Join an innovative Group, the leader in Lingerie in France.

One Group, Endless Opportunities

A dynamic environment with genuine career development prospects. From day one, onboarding is carefully designed, and internal mobility is encouraged at every level: in 2025, 55% of Store Manager positions were filled internally . The Group also actively supports the hiring of young talent coming from internships, apprenticeships, and fixed-term contracts.

Grow and Learn

Skills development is at the heart of our approach, with a wide range of initiatives (People Reviews, Validation of Prior Experience (VAE), Young Talent Programs, and more). Employees have access to training programs and an e-learning platform featuring over 200 learning modules, enabling everyone to continuously develop their skills. In 2025, 84% of employees received training .

• Remote working policy (subject to manager approval)
• Foodles food court with employer subsidy
• Alan family health insurance plan
• 50% reimbursement of public transportation costs or a sustainable mobility allowance
• 1% Housing Scheme: support for rentals and first-time home purchases
• Access to the Works Council (gift vouchers, leisure activities, sports, and more)

A Vibrant Company Culture

Events throughout the year, including inspiring conferences, InStore Days, internal clubs and activities, summer and winter parties, and much more.

Meaningful Commitments

Certified B Corp since the end of 2025, Etam Group reaffirms its commitment to a more responsible fashion industry. This certification recognizes that we meet verified standards for social and environmental performance, transparency, and accountability. It reflects the continuation of the transformation initiated in 2019 through our WeCare responsibility program.

The Gender Equality Index within ETAM Group stands at 98% , compared with the national average of 88.5% .