Francis Kurkdjian Assistant Visual Merchandising Intern

Paris • France

Thursday, July 31, 2025

Maison Francis Kurkdjian, established in 2009 and part of the LVMH Group, is a prestigious name in the world of luxury perfumes, with a presence in nearly 1000 of the world's most esteemed retail locations. The brand is renowned for its unique fragrance collection, crafted with the utmost dedication to the traditions of French perfumery. As a member of the Comité Colbert since 2016, Maison Francis Kurkdjian is committed to offering stimulating opportunities for its employees, fostering skill development and talent revelation in a period of significant growth.

1. Assist retail designers in developing animated concepts such as pop-ups, window displays, space design, and bespoke personalization.
2. Participate in organizing seasonal window and pop-up installations with VM project managers, including pre-planning, product and POSM orders, on-site supervision, and execution verification.
3. Contribute to the creation of planograms for future retail locations and assist in coordinating remote installations with photo reporting.
4. Manage the visual database, support campaign changes with the cropping agency, distribute visuals to markets, and ensure guideline adherence and proper installation.
5. Conduct competitive analysis, trend monitoring, and best practice research.

1. Enrollment in a design school or visual merchandising program.

1. Proficiency in SketchUp, InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop.
2. Creativity, attention to detail, autonomy, and proactivity.
3. Strong interpersonal skills.

No prior professional experience required, but a foundational understanding of visual merchandising and design principles is expected.

Currently pursuing a degree in design or visual merchandising.

The internship offers a rich and formative experience in the high-end perfume industry, providing an opportunity to work within a globally recognized luxury brand.

Maison Francis Kurkdjian is dedicated to fostering an inclusive environment where diversity is valued and all employees can thrive. The brand is a signatory of the Autre Cercle Charter, emphasizing its commitment to diversity and inclusion as key elements for employee fulfillment and the Maison's success.