Alaïa Accessories Collection Merchandising Assistant Intern

Paris • France

Thursday, April 3, 2025

Alaïa, a distinguished Parisian fashion house since 1964, is renowned for its couturier spirit and timeless sense of beauty. Founded by the legendary Azzedine Alaïa, who revolutionized fashion in the 1980s with his sculptural silhouettes, the brand continues to thrive under the creative direction of Belgian designer Pieter Mulier. Mulier upholds Alaïa's legacy of perfection and modernity, sharing the same technical prowess and passion for the arts. The brand's creations are guided by form, with iconic knits sculpted to the body, offering unique interpretations of women's liberated beauty. Alaïa is part of the Richemont Group, a leader in luxury goods.

1. Contribute to the development of a coherent product offering in terms of collection structure and price/market positioning.
2. Assist in organizing showrooms and product shoots.
3. Participate in the merchandising strategy by supporting the Studio and Development teams.
4. Update merchandising tools for collection tracking.
5. Conduct competitive studies on products, offers, prices, and currencies.
6. Analyze the performance of accessories through weekly and ad-hoc sell-out analyses.
7. Coordinate showroom preparations in collaboration with Commercial, Visual Merchandising, and Image teams.
8. Manage product flows for showroom openings and coordinate shooting for the showroom purchase platform.
9. Prepare the showroom purchase platform in collaboration with the Commercial team, including product descriptions and VM checks.
10. Participate in drafting the Showroom Brief and monitor sales and editing processes.
11. Coordinate shootings according to the 360 activation plan in collaboration with the Image team.
12. Support the promotion of accessories on the e-commerce site, including shooting follow-ups and reviewing descriptions and visuals.
13. Contribute to the drafting of Retail training materials.

1. Currently pursuing a Master's degree.
2. Previous successful experience in a related field is ideal.

1. Strong analytical skills with proficiency in Excel.
2. Agility of mind with a rigorous and autonomous work ethic.
3. Initiative-taking and solution-oriented mindset.

Previous experience in a similar fashion house is advantageous.

Currently pursuing a Master's degree.

Opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a prestigious fashion house and learn from industry experts.

Alaïa fosters a culture of creativity and excellence, where innovation meets tradition. The workplace is dynamic and collaborative, encouraging employees to push the boundaries of fashion while honoring the brand's rich heritage.