Synonymous with know-how and an exceptional image, French luxury occupies the position of world leader in this closed sector. Despite increasingly tough competition on the international market, France manages to stand out in the luxury industry. Do you want to get started in this field? Discover in this article the different luxury professions, training and salaries.
What are the luxury professions?
According to the latest reports, France holds around 18% of global turnover in the luxury industry. It owes its reputation to the passion and work of professionals operating in this field. France is also known for its management schools or other sectors dedicated to luxury sector, like CMH or ESG Luxury. Watchmaking, jewelry, lingerie, leather goods or haute couture, the creations created by luxury artisans are often unique. Among the best-known luxury professions, it is possible to cite:
- The product manager, the specialist manager and the marketing manager;
- The communications manager and the advertising manager;
- The project manager in the purchasing center.
Fashion stylist
This professional specializes in the creation of accessories and clothing. He has the necessary skills to anticipate fashion trends. He is thus able to design models by considering the brand image he represents as well as the technical manufacturing constraints. It offers unique or mass-produced pieces.
Artistic director
The DA works in close collaboration with haute couture designers. Numerous missions can be entrusted to him, which mainly consist of creating and optimizing the advertising campaign of his clients. He therefore has the skills required to translate into images the message that his client wishes to convey. Its creations are designed to convey an attractive and sufficiently strong image, highlighting the product lines of a fashion house: perfumes, clothing, accessories, etc.
Milliner
This professional represents the main person responsible for the creation of hats, generally intended for the fairer sex. He manually makes custom hats, hats, veils and fascinators. He is also able to repair or transform the headgear entrusted to him.
Tailor and dressmaker
He makes custom clothing. Use of its services is made upon ordering. He is also adept at making alterations to various fashion garments, ranging from dresses and skirts to jackets and pants. He works on new or already worn creations in order to restore them to the right size, according to the silhouette of his client.
Pattern maker-grader
The pattern maker-grader works both for mass-produced ready-to-wear and for a haute couture collection. Generally speaking, it is based on the prototype of a work created by the model maker.
Jeweler
He is a professional whose main mission is to create, transform and repair jewelry, whether made of precious metals, leather or wood. THE jeweler profession concerns only the person responsible whose creations are encrusted with precious stones. The latter can work in collaboration with a craftsman specialized in goldsmith.
How to train for luxury careers?
The number of luxury houses specializing in the world of artistic crafts, jewelry and fashion continues to multiply. As a result, the number of outlets also increases proportionally. Are you considering entering this sector which opens the way to great careers? A multitude of training courses are offered to you.
The CAP, diplomas which are obtained after a two-year course of study, concern a dozen specialties linked to artistic crafts: leather goods, cabinetmaking, watchmaking, jewelry, fur, lace, etc. Once this certificate is in place, pocket, it is possible to continue your studies to obtain the professional Baccalaureate.
The BTS, a diploma which is obtained after two years of training after the Baccalaureate, is preferred if you do not wish to follow long studies to work in a profession dedicated to the luxury sector. The same goes for the bachelor’s degree in luxury sales and marketing, a three to four year course. Among the areas of possible luxury professions are:
- The leather industry;
- Fashion design;
- Etc.
These are the universes allowing you to immerse yourself in the world of luxury, because there is no BTS specially dedicated to this sector.
What salary in luxury?
Luxury “made in France” benefits from real recognition on a global level. It opens the door to numerous opportunities for those who wish to pursue a profession linked to foreign countries or pursue an international career. To put all the chances on your side, you should train yourself in intercultural management. It is also necessary to have a solid and diversified linguistic background.
The luxury sector attracts for the attractive salaries offered. For a beginner, the annual remuneration ranges between €30,000 and €35,000 gross. For experienced profiles, it rises to €40,000 gross per year. This is an overview, the salary can be increased considerably depending on the sector.
