Kering Sustainability Department Intern

Paris France

Tuesday, January 28, 2025

Kering, a global luxury conglomerate, encompasses a collection of iconic fashion, leather goods, and jewelry houses, including Gucci, Saint Laurent, Bottega Veneta, Balenciaga, Alexander McQueen, Brioni, Boucheron, Pomellato, Dodo, Qeelin, Ginori 1735, as well as Kering Eyewear and Kering Beauty. By placing creativity at the core of its strategy, Kering empowers its brands to push the boundaries of creative expression while shaping a sustainable and responsible luxury. This is encapsulated in its signature: Empowering Imagination. In 2023, Kering employed 49,000 people and achieved a revenue of 19.6 billion euros.

1. Assist in coordinating various projects within the department, including preparing meetings and external appointments, creating presentations, and drafting reports and briefing notes.
2. Support the monitoring of academic and institutional partnerships, particularly with the Institut Français de la Mode and the London College of Fashion.
3. Conduct strategic monitoring related to the pillars of Kering's sustainability strategy, 'Crafting Tomorrow’s Luxury'.
4. Draft notes for Kering's leadership on topics related to sustainability strategy and projects.
5. Prepare talking points and biographies for individuals encountered by Kering's leadership.
6. Participate in organizing speaking engagements and events for the Sustainability Department, focusing on logistical and event management aspects.
7. Attend external institutional events, both in-person and virtually, especially those involving organizations of which Kering is a member.
8. Provide a weekly review of innovative initiatives in the fashion and luxury sectors related to sustainability.

1. Bachelor's degree or higher (Bac+4/5) with prior professional experience.

1. Strong analytical and writing skills.
2. Proficiency in Microsoft Word and PowerPoint.
3. Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to adapt to different interlocutors.
4. Flexibility and adaptability in a dynamic, international, and multicultural environment.
5. Fluency in both written and spoken English and French; Italian is a plus.
6. Curiosity and knowledge of luxury houses in various regions is advantageous.

Previous professional experience in a related field is required.

Bachelor's degree or higher (Bac+4/5).

Kering offers a diverse and inclusive work environment, providing opportunities for employees to express their talents both individually and collectively, contributing to the company's adaptability in a changing world.

Kering is committed to diversity in all its forms—gender, age, nationality, culture, disability, religious beliefs, and sexual orientation—enriching the workplace and fostering an environment where employees can thrive. As an equal opportunity employer, Kering welcomes applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of their background.