Balenciaga Production Quality Intern
- Location
- ParisÎle-de-FranceFrance
- Employment
- Internship
- Seniority
- Intern
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- May 29, 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 seeks Production Quality Intern in Paris to support RTW collections development and industrialization for 6-month internship starting September 2026.
Role & Responsibilities
- Assist with production launch of collections, special projects, and capsule lines
- Liaise with production facilities and manufacturers
- Participate in and support the organization of fittings, taking notes and photographs
- Update and maintain information in PLM (Product Lifecycle Management) system
- Archive and organize documents in PLM
- Participate in design detail reviews
- Support normalization and TDS (Technical Data Sheet) fittings
- Monitor washing tests and wear tests
- Coordinate shipment of fabrics and materials to factories for TDS production
- Follow up with suppliers on TDS scheduling and timeline management
- Ship, label, and track prototypes
Qualifications
- Degree from a fashion school, business school, or equivalent program
- Bilingual English and French fluency
- Proficient with Microsoft Office suite
- Strong computer literacy
- First professional experience in fashion or luxury sector preferred
- Available for a 6-month internship starting September 2026
Skills
Experience
First professional experience in a fashion or luxury sector context is highly valued but not required.
Education
Degree from a fashion school, business school, or equivalent institution.
Workplace
The role is situated 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
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