Yves Saint Laurent Product Development Intern

Paris • France

Thursday, December 19, 2024

Saint Laurent, a prestigious brand under the Kering Group, was founded in 1961 and revolutionized the fashion industry by introducing luxury ready-to-wear with its 'Rive Gauche' line in 1966. The brand continues to lead in the luxury sector under the creative direction of Anthony Vaccarello since 2016, offering a wide range of collections including women's and men's ready-to-wear, shoes, bags, small leather goods, jewelry, scarves, ties, and eyewear.

1. Assist in the monitoring of product launches, including the reception, inspection of samples, and management of measurement sheets.
2. Manage, dispatch, and develop supplies.
3. Create bill of materials sheets.
4. Support special projects for VIPs and press.
5. Participate in sourcing and tracking material orders, including attending trade shows and supplier meetings, requesting stock, pricing, technical sheets, and sustainable material certifications, and updating the material book.
6. Facilitate communication between the studio, factories, production, and merchandising teams.
7. Update various communication and collection tracking tools (PLM).
8. Provide administrative and logistical support, including supplier follow-ups and invoicing.

1. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Word and Excel.
2. Product sensitivity and essential technical knowledge.
3. Previous experience in the luxury or fashion sector is required.
4. Fluency in English is mandatory; proficiency in Italian is an advantage.
5. Strong interpersonal skills, rigor, organization, dynamism, and availability.

1. Microsoft Office proficiency
2. Technical knowledge in fashion
3. Strong communication skills
4. Organizational skills
5. Attention to detail

A minimum of one prior experience in the luxury or fashion industry is required.

The internship offers a comprehensive exposure to the luxury fashion industry, providing opportunities to work closely with experienced professionals and gain valuable insights into product development processes.

Saint Laurent, part of the Kering Group, is committed to fostering a diverse workforce. The company believes that diversity in gender, age, nationality, culture, religious beliefs, and sexual orientation enriches the workplace, allowing individuals to express their talents both individually and collectively, thereby enhancing the company's adaptability in a changing world. As an equal opportunity employer, Saint Laurent welcomes and considers applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of their background.