Yves Saint Laurent Collection Merchandising Internship

Paris • France

Monday, September 1, 2025

Saint Laurent, a prestigious fashion house founded in 1961, is renowned for pioneering the luxury ready-to-wear concept with its iconic 'Rive Gauche' line. As part of the Kering Group since 1999, Saint Laurent continues to lead in the luxury fashion sector under the creative direction of Anthony Vaccarello. The brand offers a diverse range of collections including women's and men's ready-to-wear, shoes, bags, small leather goods, jewelry, scarves, ties, and eyewear.

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

1. Currently enrolled in a business school or pursuing a Master's degree in Fashion.
2. Previous experience in luxury fashion with a strong product sensitivity.

1. Proficiency in English is essential; Italian is advantageous.
2. Strong numerical aptitude.
3. Expertise in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel.
4. Excellent interpersonal skills, teamwork orientation, organizational acumen, flexibility, dynamism, and perseverance.

A prior experience in the luxury sector is required.

Pursuing a degree in business or a specialized Master's in Fashion.

Interns will gain invaluable experience in a leading luxury fashion house, contributing to the brand's growth and honing fashion industry skills.

Saint Laurent embodies the spirit of contemporary culture while honoring its heritage. The company fosters an inclusive environment that values diversity in all forms, believing it enriches the workplace and enhances adaptability in a changing world. As an equal opportunity employer, Saint Laurent welcomes applications from all qualified candidates.