Balenciaga Merchandising Internship - Eyewear & Jewelry
- Location
- ParisÎle-de-FranceFrance
- Employment
- Internship
- Seniority
- Intern
- Department
- Merchandising, Buying & Planning
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- 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 internship in Collection Merchandising for Eyewear & Jewelry in Paris. Support product strategy, showroom operations, and sales analysis.
Role & Responsibilities
- Conduct competitive analysis, pricing positioning research, and trend monitoring for eyewear and jewelry collections
- Build and maintain collection tracking tools and documentation systems
- Support showroom operations including setup, sales tools coordination, and sample management
- Participate in collection briefings and strategic planning sessions
- Monitor and analyze post-showroom sales data (Sell-in metrics)
- Perform ad-hoc collection performance analyses and reporting
Qualifications
- University degree or business school education with strong product sensitivity and fashion culture
- Minimum 6 months prior internship experience in a luxury fashion house
- Excellent organizational skills with meticulous attention to detail
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly PowerPoint and Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, data analysis)
- Bilingual English fluency; Italian is preferred
Skills
Experience
Minimum 6 months internship experience in a luxury fashion house or related merchandising environment
Education
University degree or business school diploma preferred
Workplace
This position is based in Paris, Île-de-France, France.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
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