- Location
- Paris Île-de-France France
- Employment
- Internship
- Seniority
- Intern
- Compensation
- €1,300/month
- Posted
- Nov 4, 2026
About Aesop
Aesop makes skin, hair and body care, fragrances and scents for the home. It began in a Melbourne hair salon in 1987 and joined L’Oréal in 2023.
Aesop is seeking a Global Retail Design Assistant intern for a six-month internship starting in January 2027 in Paris. The role supports retail projects and store openings, internal communications and events, and administrative coordination; compensation is €1,300 gross per month.
Role & Responsibilities
- Coordinate schedules for retail projects and store openings.
- Provide operational support to teams at different stages of projects.
- Facilitate project follow-up and information flow between relevant stakeholders.
- Create and format presentation materials.
- Coordinate internal communications related to Aesop retail design.
- Assist with organizing team events and contribute to their smooth delivery and the follow-up of related activities.
- Manage the Global Retail Design Director’s calendar.
- Arrange the director’s business travel.
- Track expense reports.
Qualifications
- Currently pursuing a Bac+2 or Bac+3 qualification, such as a BTS, BUT, Licence or Bachelor’s degree.
- Enjoys contributing to varied projects and is interested in discovering retail design within an international team.
- Dynamic, organized, curious and comfortable communicating with a range of stakeholders.
- Proficient in French and English, both written and spoken, to communicate with international teams.
- Comfortable with Microsoft Office, particularly PowerPoint, and interested in creating presentation materials.
- Demonstrates rigor, organization, proactivity and strong interpersonal skills.
- A first experience in project coordination or administrative support is an advantage.
Skills
Experience
A first experience in project coordination or administrative support is an advantage.
Education
Currently pursuing a Bac+2 or Bac+3 qualification, such as a BTS, BUT, Licence or Bachelor’s degree.
Workplace
The role is situated in Paris, Île-de-France, France.
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Compensation
The base compensation for this position is EUR 1,300 per month.
Benefits
75% of transport costs covered; one remote-working day per week; one day of leave per month; access to the L'Oréal Learning Platform, employee sales at preferential prices and Friends & Family flash sales. Depending on the campus: gym and concierge services.
Culture
In an Aesop store, consultants demonstrate products and help visitors choose a routine. The architecture varies by location, down to the materials used around the demonstration basin.
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