Alaïa Retail Merchandising & Product Support Intern

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Location
ParisÎle-de-FranceFrance
Employment
Internship
Seniority
Intern
Posted
Mar 16, 2026

About Alaïa

Alaïa is a Paris-based luxury fashion house renowned for its exacting craftsmanship and sculptural silhouette-driven design. The label operates as a creative atelier with a strong emphasis on artisanal finishing and boutique presentation, offering a close-knit, design-led workplace typical of high-end couture houses.

Alaïa — Retail Merchandising & Product Support Intern in Paris. Assist merchandising operations, stock management and product follow‑up for the boutique network.

Role & Responsibilities

  • Assist the retail merchandising team with daily operations including stock allocation, replenishment and inter-boutique transfers.
  • Maintain and update product records, technical specifications and sample tracking; coordinate returns and loans between ateliers, warehouse and stores.
  • Produce regular sales and inventory reports; analyse sell-through, identify gaps and support assortment and replenishment decisions.
  • Support visual merchandising and boutique presentation: prepare merchandising packs, planograms and in-store displays following brand directives.
  • Liaise with retail, warehouse and product teams to ensure timely launches, accurate pricing, POS updates and seamless product flow.
  • Ensure data integrity within PLM/retail systems and assist with ad hoc merchandising projects such as product launches and store audits.

Qualifications

  • Enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master’s programme in Fashion Business, Merchandising, Retail Management or a related discipline.
  • Strong organisational skills with meticulous attention to detail and high accuracy in product documentation.
  • Analytical mindset with comfort handling numbers and producing simple reports; proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
  • Effective communicator able to coordinate across stores, warehouse and product teams; professional discretion and teamwork.
  • Previous retail or merchandising internship desirable; interest in luxury fashion and knowledge of boutique operations is a plus.
  • Professional command of French and working proficiency in English preferred.

Skills

Microsoft Excel PLM systems Retail inventory management Visual merchandising Assortment planning Sell-through analysis Sample tracking Cross-functional coordination Attention to detail

Experience

Internship-level: currently enrolled in a relevant degree programme with preferably one prior retail or merchandising internship; hands-on exposure to boutique operations or stock management is advantageous.

Education

Enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's programme in Fashion Business, Merchandising, Retail Management or related field.

Workplace

This position is based in Paris, Île-de-France, France.

Culture

Alaïa cultivates an atelier-like environment in which craftsmanship and rigorous aesthetic standards guide daily work. Teams are typically small and collaborative, offering exposure to cross-disciplinary tasks across product, retail and creative functions within a design-focused luxury house.

About Cerulean

Cerulean is the definitive career portal for the global luxury industry. We match exceptional professionals with exclusive opportunities at the world's most prestigious brands. From haute couture and fine watchmaking to prestige beauty, hospitality, and boutique retail, Cerulean centralises luxury employment to help you find the career for which you were destined.

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