Balenciaga E-Merchandiser Project Intern

Employment
Internship
Seniority
Intern
Posted
Sep 17, 2026

About Balenciaga

Founded by Cristóbal Balenciaga in 1917 and part of Kering, Balenciaga is one of fashion’s most influential houses, renowned for architectural cut, uncompromising craft, and a continual redefinition of modern luxury. As an employer, the House offers a demanding yet inspiring environment where heritage ateliers, bold creative vision, and global business expertise meet. Teams across design, product development, merchandising, retail, client engagement, communications, and corporate functions are encouraged to combine precision with experimentation, agility with excellence. Balenciaga seeks individuals who are culturally aware, rigorous, collaborative, and ready to contribute to a maison that shapes the conversation of contemporary fashion while respecting the discipline of couture.

Balenciaga Paris: 6-month paid E-Merchandiser Project Intern (Jan 2027) managing product catalog, digital assets, and e-commerce operations.

Role & Responsibilities

  • Manage day-to-day updates of the online product catalog according to the product delivery plan, marketing calendar, and publication flow
  • Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to ensure timely and accurate product publication
  • Maintain the PIM database, ensuring all content, information, and imagery are accurate and available on schedule
  • Prepare and distribute weekly product publication reports to relevant stakeholders
  • Support the update of visual assets (homepage banners, editorial pages) in line with e-commerce planning
  • Conduct daily website audits to identify and report issues to e-merchandising and technical teams
  • Assist in the creation and setup of A/B tests to optimise e-commerce performance
  • Review and validate image asset deliveries to ensure quality and consistency prior to publication
  • Perform competitive benchmarks and provide insights to optimise user experience and commercial performance

Qualifications

  • Strong organisational and time-management skills with meticulous attention to detail
  • Excellent written and verbal communication abilities
  • Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively across multiple departments
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel and PowerPoint
  • Genuine passion for e-commerce and the luxury industry
  • Knowledge of PIM systems and Salesforce Commerce Cloud (SFCC) preferred

Skills

Microsoft Excel Microsoft PowerPoint PIM systems Salesforce Commerce Cloud (SFCC) Project coordination Data management Website auditing A/B testing support

Experience

No specific work experience required; the position is designed for recent graduates or students seeking practical e-commerce exposure within a luxury environment.

Education

Current student or recent graduate in Business, Commerce, Marketing, or related field.

Workplace

The role is situated in Paris, Île-de-France, France.

Benefits

Paid internship, professional development opportunities within Balenciaga and the Kering group portfolio.

Culture

Balenciaga fosters a bold, forward-thinking workplace where creativity, experimentation, and cultural awareness drive the evolution of contemporary luxury. As an employer, the House encourages collaboration across disciplines, empowering teams to challenge convention while upholding exceptional standards of craftsmanship, precision, and brand integrity.

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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Balenciaga

Balenciaga E-Merchandiser Project Intern

Paris, France

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