- Location
- Paris Île-de-France France
- Employment
- Internship
- Seniority
- Intern
- Department
- Creative, Design & Styling
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- Oct 27, 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.
The Ready-to-Wear Design Intern supports Balenciaga’s design team in Paris by researching Creative Director themes, creating detailed sketches, preparing mood boards and prototypes, and assisting with fittings and shows. This internship is intended for a student enrolled at Bac +4 or Bac +5 level whose placement forms part of their curriculum, with availability from January/April 2026.
Role & Responsibilities
- Review themes defined by the Creative Director.
- Research and gather documentation on the defined themes.
- Create detailed sketches by hand and using Photoshop and Illustrator.
- Provide daily support to the Design team, including mood boards, meeting organisation and prototypes.
- Assist during fittings and/or the show.
Qualifications
- Currently enrolled in a design or fashion school at Bac +4 or Bac +5 level; the internship must be part of the candidate’s curriculum.
- Particular interest in illustration.
- Ability to use Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign.
- Responsive, autonomous and highly organised.
- Able to work within limited timeframes.
- Initial experience in a studio.
- Fluent in French and English; Italian proficiency is an advantage.
- Available from January/April 2026.
Skills
Experience
Initial experience in a studio.
Education
Currently enrolled in a design or fashion school at Bac +4 or Bac +5 level; the internship must be part of the candidate’s curriculum.
Workplace
The role is situated in Paris, Île-de-France, France.
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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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