Yves Saint Laurent Assistant Merchandiser — Women's Footwear (Intern)

Yves Saint Laurent is an iconic French maison of luxury fashion, part of the Kering group. The house is recognised for its modern, youthfully rebellious aesthetic across ready-to-wear, leather goods, footwear and accessories, and offers international career opportunities within a high-design, performance-driven environment.

1. Track and analyse women’s footwear performance: detailed sell‑in and sell‑out reporting by product, region, period and client.
2. Support the development of seasonal collections and prepare logistical materials for product development meetings.
3. Manage sketches and photography assets throughout the product development cycle.
4. Contribute to the planning and implementation of sales showrooms, including setup and inventory management of prototypes.
5. Produce sales and qualitative post‑showroom reports and analyses.
6. Create showroom sales tools (product catalogues, material books) and assist with ongoing competitive intelligence (pricing, product, communication, distribution).

1. Currently enrolled in or recent graduate of a business school or a specialised Master’s in Fashion.
2. Prior internship or first professional experience in luxury retail, merchandising or product within fashion desirable.
3. Fluent spoken and written English is mandatory; Italian is a plus.
4. Strong numerical literacy with proven comfort handling sales and performance data.
5. Excellent organisation, teamwork, interpersonal skills, flexibility and a proactive attitude.

1. Microsoft Excel
2. Microsoft PowerPoint
3. sales analysis
4. showroom preparation
5. product development support
6. inventory management
7. competitive benchmarking
8. prototyping follow-up

A first internship or entry-level experience within luxury fashion merchandising or product is preferred, demonstrating product sensitivity and exposure to sales reporting or showroom operations.

Bachelor’s degree (business school) or Master’s degree specialised in Fashion.

Saint Laurent cultivates a creative, design-led workplace that balances deep heritage with contemporary cultural relevance. As part of Kering, the maison emphasises professional development, cross-border collaboration and a high-standard approach to craftsmanship and commercial excellence.