Balenciaga EMEA Events and Client Relations Intern

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 is seeking an EMEA Events and Client Relations Intern to join its EMEA team in January 2027 for a six-month internship. The intern will support regional client events and activations, VIC engagement, performance reporting and coordination with markets, boutiques and internal and external stakeholders.

Role & Responsibilities

• Coordinate and roll out events and client activations across the EMEA region.
• Support markets and boutiques in preparing and implementing activations, tracking each project stage.
• Help organize key Maison client events, including Fashion Weeks, collection launches, previews and VIC events.
• Prepare and monitor client journeys, invitations and client lists in coordination with internal stakeholders and external partners.
• Monitor the operational and budgetary aspects of initiatives.
• Prepare guidelines and materials for markets and boutiques to support the rollout of Client Experience initiatives.
• Contribute to regional client and VIC engagement strategy implementation.
• Help define and roll out client action plans across markets and boutiques, particularly for product launches, boutique openings and other key commercial moments.
• Explore new experience formats and client attentions suited to different client profiles and market specificities.
• Enrich client knowledge by collecting and analyzing quantitative and qualitative information.
• Track event and activation performance through analysis of KPIs, commercial results and qualitative feedback.
• Consolidate results across markets and help prepare EMEA reports and presentations.
• Maintain the team’s tracking tools and help identify and share best practices across the region.
• Conduct regular benchmarks on Client Experience initiatives, events, services and emerging trends in and beyond the luxury sector.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Master 1 or Master 2 degree at a business school, university or equivalent institution; an initial experience in luxury, fashion, retail, events or hospitality is preferred.
• Rigorous, organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
• Proactive, curious and adaptable, with a strong capacity to make recommendations and an appreciation for dynamic, demanding environments.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with an appreciation for teamwork and coordinating projects involving multiple stakeholders.
• Strong analytical skills and confidence in monitoring and interpreting quantitative and qualitative data.
• Strong interest in client experience, events, retail and the luxury sector, as well as genuine curiosity about cultural, lifestyle and hospitality trends.
• Fluent French and English; a third language is an advantage.

Skills

Education

Currently pursuing a Master 1 or Master 2 degree at a business school, university or equivalent institution.

Workplace

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.

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