Yves Saint Laurent Collection Merchandising Intern

Paris • France

Thursday, July 10, 2025

Saint Laurent, a distinguished name in luxury fashion, was founded in 1961 and pioneered the concept of luxury ready-to-wear with its 'Rive Gauche' line in 1966. This innovation marked a significant evolution in modern fashion, reshaping the socio-cultural landscape. Acquired by the Kering Group's luxury division in 1999, Saint Laurent continues to thrive under the creative direction of Anthony Vaccarello since April 2016, offering a broad spectrum of collections including ready-to-wear for both men and women, footwear, bags, small leather goods, jewelry, scarves, ties, and eyewear.

1. Participate in the development of collections.
2. Prepare development meetings.
3. Assist in creating sales catalogues and showroom sales tools (sales book, material book, collection file).
4. Manage sketches and catalog information during development and showroom periods.
5. Oversee prototypes (inventory, photos, corrections) from reception throughout the showroom duration.
6. Contribute to the creation and drafting of analyses during showroom periods (sell-in analyses, best sellers, KPIs, SKU efficiencies) and end-of-showroom reports (quantitative and qualitative collection results analyses).
7. Analyze weekly and monthly performance of product categories with detailed tracking of global and regional sales.
8. Maintain ongoing competitor analysis (offerings, pricing, campaigns, runway shows).

1. Enrolled in a business school or pursuing a Master's degree in Fashion.
2. Previous experience in luxury fashion and product sensitivity is required.
3. Fluency in English is essential; proficiency in Italian is advantageous.

1. Proficiency in numerical data analysis.
2. Expertise in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel.
3. Strong interpersonal skills, team spirit, organizational acumen, flexibility, dynamism, and perseverance.

Previous experience in the luxury fashion sector is required.

Currently pursuing a degree in business or a specialized Master's in Fashion.

Interns will gain invaluable experience in a prestigious luxury fashion house, with opportunities for professional growth within an international luxury group.

Saint Laurent embodies a luxury brand deeply rooted in contemporary culture while remaining true to its heritage. The company fosters an inclusive workplace that values diversity in all its forms, believing it enriches the work environment and enhances adaptability in a changing world.