Yves Saint Laurent Collection Merchandising Intern

Paris • France

Thursday, October 9, 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 its iconic 'Rive Gauche' line. As part of the Kering Group since 1999, Saint Laurent continues to lead the fashion world under the creative direction of Anthony Vaccarello, offering a diverse range of products 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 materials for development meetings.
3. Assist in creating sales catalogues and showroom sales tools.
4. Manage sketches and catalog information during development and showroom periods.
5. Oversee prototypes, including inventory, photography, and corrections, throughout the showroom duration.
6. Contribute to showroom analysis, including sell-in, best sellers, KPIs, and SKU efficiencies, as well as end-of-showroom reports with quantitative and qualitative results.
7. Analyze weekly and monthly product category performance, tracking global and regional sales.
8. Conduct ongoing competitive analysis regarding offerings, pricing, campaigns, and 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, particularly Excel.
3. Strong interpersonal skills, teamwork, organizational skills, 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.

Opportunity to work with a leading luxury fashion brand and gain invaluable industry experience.

Saint Laurent embodies a modern luxury ethos, deeply rooted in its heritage while embracing contemporary culture. The company fosters a diverse workforce, encouraging the expression of individual talents and collective growth. As an equal opportunity employer, Saint Laurent values diversity in all its forms, including gender, age, nationality, culture, religious beliefs, and sexual orientation.