Balenciaga RTW Collection Merchandising Intern
- Location
- Employment
- Internship
- Seniority
- Intern
- Department
- Merchandising, Buying & Planning
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- Apr 14, 2026
About Balenciaga
Balenciaga is a Paris-based luxury fashion house renowned for its experimental design language and boundary-pushing ready-to-wear, accessories and objets. The Maison forms part of the Kering Group, offering career development opportunities within a global luxury ecosystem and a strong emphasis on creative excellence and modern brand stewardship.
Balenciaga — RTW Collection Merchandising Intern in Paris. Internship supporting collection development, PLM updates, sell-in analysis and showroom preparation.
Role & Responsibilities
- Support the RTW collection merchandising team in day-to-day activities and collection construction tasks.
- Track development progress and maintain merchandising tools and documentation (PLM, Excel, PowerPoint).
- Elaborate and consolidate sell-in analyses following showroom presentations.
- Prepare market analyses and competitor benchmarks focused on product assortments and pricing.
- Participate in showroom preparation including editing, drafting collection briefs, organizing samples and checking catalogues.
- Collaborate closely with Collection Merchandising, Sales Merchandising, Studio, and Retail & Wholesale teams to ensure aligned execution.
Qualifications
- Fluent English required; Italian and French are advantageous.
- Proven proficiency with Excel and PowerPoint; advanced Office skills expected.
- Familiarity with PLM systems and Adobe InDesign is preferred.
- Strong product sensitivity and interest in fashion and garments.
- Dynamic, adaptable and eager to learn in a fast-paced environment.
Skills
Experience
Internship-level role; prior internship or professional exposure to fashion, merchandising or retail operations is desirable but not mandatory.
Education
Currently enrolled in or recently graduated from a Bachelor’s or Master’s program in Fashion Merchandising, Luxury Brand Management, Business, or a related discipline.
Workplace
The successful candidate will be located in Paris, Île-de-France, France.
Culture
Balenciaga fosters a creative, ambitious and inclusive work environment within the Kering Group, encouraging professional development and high-performance teamwork. The Maison values diversity of background and thought, and promotes internal mobility and mentorship to help employees fulfil their potential.
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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