Yves Saint Laurent Ready-to-Wear Operations Assistant Intern

Paris • France

Tuesday, January 14, 2025

Saint Laurent, a prestigious name in the luxury fashion industry, was founded in 1961 and is renowned for pioneering the concept of luxury ready-to-wear with the launch of the 'Rive Gauche' line in 1966. This innovation marked a significant shift in the fashion landscape, promoting youth and freedom. Since its acquisition by Kering's luxury division in 1999, and under the creative direction of Anthony Vaccarello since 2016, Saint Laurent continues to be a leader in the luxury sector, offering a wide range of products including women's and men's ready-to-wear, shoes, bags, small leather goods, jewelry, scarves, ties, and eyewear.

1. Coordinate and centralize information across various departments including atelier, development, sustainability, production, quality, compliance, and aftersales.
2. Support the follow-up of ready-to-wear production processes.
3. Update systems and documentation with production-related information.
4. Monitor dashboards for departments such as Production and Compliance.
5. Assist with administrative management of files and archiving.
6. Participate in the setup of the model depot space.
7. Conduct and track projects related to sustainable development.
8. Analyze collection models to determine supplier tests and alerts.
9. Input nomenclatures into tracking tools for testing purposes.
10. Manage material and supply requests, ensuring timely follow-ups to meet production deadlines.
11. Communicate test reports effectively.
12. Verify composition labels for regulatory compliance.
13. Provide occasional support to the Aftersales department.

1. Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business Management (BAC+4/BAC+5).
2. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel (data extraction, pivot tables).
3. Familiarity with Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) systems is advantageous.
4. Fluency in English; proficiency in Italian is a plus.
5. Dynamic, curious, with strong interpersonal skills, recognized for rigor, organizational skills, service orientation, and availability.

1. Excellent coordination and organizational skills.
2. Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
3. Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
4. Proficient in data management and reporting.
5. Ability to work collaboratively across departments.

No prior experience required, but familiarity with the fashion industry and production processes is beneficial.

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business Management (BAC+4/BAC+5).

Opportunity to work with a leading luxury fashion brand and gain hands-on experience in ready-to-wear operations.

Saint Laurent is committed to fostering a diverse workforce, believing that diversity in all its forms—gender, age, nationality, culture, religious beliefs, and sexual orientation—enriches the workplace. This inclusive environment allows individuals to express their talents both individually and collectively, enhancing adaptability in a changing world. As an equal opportunity employer, Saint Laurent welcomes applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of their backgrounds.